Public Conduct in Port Townsend, WA (2026)
4 verified public conduct rules for Port Townsend, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Port Townsend bans aggressive begging citywide, covering intimidation, unsafe conduct, and pressured unsolicited services in any public place.
Port Townsend Aggressive Begging Ban
Significant RestrictionsPTMC 9.02.470
It is unlawful for any person to engage in aggressive begging in any public place in the city limits of Port Townsend... "Aggressive begging" means: a. Begging with intent to intimidate another person or persons into giving money or goods; b. Begging with or involving activities that are unsafe or dangerous to any person or property; or c. Willfully providing or delivering, or attempting to pro...
Skateboarding Rules
Port Townsend bans skateboard riding on downtown business-district streets and sidewalks, plus Union Wharf and City Dock, under PTMC 10.40.020.
Port Townsend Skateboarding Ban Zones
Significant RestrictionsPTMC 10.40.020
The use or riding of skateboards is prohibited on all portions of streets in the city which are open to vehicular traffic and all public sidewalks on the portions of streets and other areas set forth below: A. Water Street between Monroe Street and Walker Street; B. Washington Street between Monroe and Harrison Streets; C. Taylor Street between Washington and Front Streets; D. Adams...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Port Townsend outlaws smoking and vaping in every city park under PTMC 11.02.025. The ban covers trails, beaches, playgrounds, playfields, greenbelts and parking lots managed by the public works director. Violations are declared nuisances enforced through Chapter 1.20 PTMC, carrying a $250-per-day civil penalty or a misdemeanor criminal charge.
Port Townsend Bans Smoking and Vaping in Parks
Heavy RestrictionsPTMC 11.02.025; PTMC 11.02.030(B)
11.02.025 Smoking and vaping prohibited. It is unlawful to smoke or vape in any city park. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021). 11.02.030 Penalty. A. Director's Authority. Whenever the public works director or his or her designee ("director") determines that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this chapter, or in violation of any permit issue...
Public Alcohol Use
Port Townsend adopts RCW 66.44.100 by reference, making it a misdemeanor to open or consume liquor in any public place: streets, sidewalks, and parks included, citywide.
Port Townsend Bans Open Liquor in Public
Some RestrictionsPTMC 9.02.330 (adopting RCW 66.44.100)
9.02.330 State law adopted – Title 66 RCW. A. The following sections of the Revised Code of Washington, as now or hereafter amended, are hereby adopted by reference as if set forth in full: 1. RCW 66.44.100 Opening or consuming liquor in public place – Penalty. 2. RCW 66.44.200 Sales to persons apparently under the influence of liquor. 3. RCW 66.44.210 Obtaining liquor for ineligible ...