Public Conduct in Lewis County, WA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Lewis County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Lewis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Public Alcohol Use
Lewis County Code § 12.05.040 bars drinking alcohol in county parks, effective since January 1, 1994, citing the state's public-place liquor law, RCW 66.44.100. Because the ban sits in the county park use chapter, it reaches Lewis County parks in the unincorporated area rather than every public street or sidewalk countywide.
Alcohol Ban in Lewis County Parks
Heavy RestrictionsLewis County Code §§ 12.05.040, 12.05.160
The consumption of alcohol is not permitted in public areas in accordance with RCW 66.44.100. This element of the chapter will go into effect January 1, 1994. ... Violations of the sections not included in subsection (1) of this section are punishable by civil fine of $50.00 payable to Lewis County and imposed consistent with the provisions of LCC § 1.20.040.
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