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It is unlawful for any person to:

A. Sell, give or otherwise supply liquor to any minor; or

B. Permit a minor to consume liquor on his or her premises or on any premises under his or her control; or

C. Invite a minor into a public place where liquor is sold and treat, give or purchase liquor for such minor, or permit a minor to treat, give or purchase liquor for him, or hold out such minor to be over the age of twenty-one years of age or older to the owner or employee of the liquor establishment, a law enforcement officer, or liquor enforcement officer.

D. For purposes of subsections A and B of this section, “premises” includes real property, houses, buildings and other structures, and motor vehicles and watercraft.

Provided, however, that subsections A and B of this section shall not apply to liquor given or permitted to be given to a minor by his parent or guardian for beverage or medicinal purposes and consumed in the presence of a parent or guardian; or administered to him by his physician or dentist for medicinal purposes; or used in connection with a religious service and the amount consumed is the minimal amount necessary for the religious service. This provision shall not authorize consumption or possession of liquor by a person under the age of twenty-one years on any premises licensed under Chapter 66.24 RCW. (Ord. 1472 §2, 2015; Ord. 1335 §11, 2009; Ord. 1076 §16, 1998; Ord. 499 §2 (part), 1978).