RCW 66.44.200
Sales to persons apparently under the influence of liquor—Purchases or consumption by persons apparently under the influence of liquor on licensed premises—Penalty—Notice—Separation of actions.
(1) No person shall sell any liquor to any person apparently under the influence of liquor.
(2)(a) No person who is apparently under the influence of liquor may purchase or consume liquor on any premises licensed by the board.
(b) A violation of this subsection is an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.
(c) A defendant's intoxication may not be used as a defense in an action under this subsection.
(d) Until July 1, 2000, every establishment licensed under RCW 66.24.330 or 66.24.420 shall conspicuously post in the establishment notice of the prohibition against the purchase or consumption of liquor under this subsection.
(3) An administrative action for violation of subsection (1) of this section and an infraction issued for violation of subsection (2) of this section arising out of the same incident are separate actions and the outcome of one shall not determine the outcome of the other.
[ 1998 c 259 § 1; 1933 ex.s. c 62 § 36; RRS § 7306-36.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 66 - Alcoholic Beverage Control
Chapter 66.44 - Enforcement—Penalties.
66.44.010 - Local officers to enforce law—Authority of board—Liquor enforcement officers.
66.44.040 - Sufficiency of description of offenses in complaints, informations, process, etc.
66.44.050 - Description of offense in words of statutes—Proof required.
66.44.060 - Proof of unlawful sale establishes prima facie intent.
66.44.070 - Certified analysis is prima facie evidence of alcoholic content.
66.44.080 - Service of process on corporation.
66.44.090 - Acting without license.
66.44.100 - Opening or consuming liquor in public place—Penalty.
66.44.120 - Unlawful use of seal.
66.44.130 - Sales of liquor by drink or bottle.
66.44.150 - Buying liquor illegally.
66.44.160 - Illegal possession, transportation of alcoholic beverages.
66.44.170 - Illegal possession of liquor with intent to sell—Prima facie evidence, what is.
66.44.175 - Violations of law.
66.44.180 - General penalties—Jurisdiction for violations.
66.44.193 - Sales on university or college campus.
66.44.210 - Obtaining liquor for ineligible person.
66.44.240 - Drinking in public conveyance—Penalty against carrier—Exception.
66.44.250 - Drinking in public conveyance—Penalty against individual—Restricted application.
66.44.265 - Candidates giving or purchasing liquor on election day prohibited.
66.44.270 - Furnishing liquor to minors—Possession, use—Penalties—Exhibition of effects—Exceptions.
66.44.280 - Minor applying for permit.
66.44.290 - Minor purchasing or attempting to purchase liquor—Penalty.
66.44.325 - Unlawful transfer to minor of age identification.
66.44.365 - Juvenile driving privileges—Alcohol or drug violations.
66.44.370 - Resisting or opposing officers in enforcement of title.
66.44.800 - Compliance by Washington wine and beer commissions.