Opening or consuming liquor in public place — Penalty. (Effective until December 31, 2027.)

RCW 66.44.100
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Except as permitted by this title, including as allowed under RCW 66.24.800 , no person shall open the package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place. Every person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW. Except as permitted by this title, including as allowed under RCW 66.24.800 , no person shall open the package containing liquor or consume liquor in a public place. Every person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=66.44&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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