Drinking in public conveyance—Penalty against individual—Restricted application.
Every person who drinks any intoxicating liquor in any public conveyance, except in a compartment or place where sold or served under the authority of a license lawfully issued, is guilty of a misdemeanor. With respect to a public conveyance that is commercially chartered for group use and with respect to a for hire vehicle licensed under city, county, or state law, this section applies only to the driver of the vehicle.
[ 1983 c 165 s 30; 1909 c 249 s 441; RRS s 2693.]
NOTES:
Legislative finding, intent—Effective dates—Severability—1983 c 165: See notes following RCW 46.20.308.
Alcoholic beverages, drinking or open container in vehicle on highway, exceptions: RCW 46.61.519.