Marysville, WA Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- MMC § 6.27.010
- Incorporates
- RCW 69.50.445
- Prohibits
- Opening or consuming marijuana in public view
- Enforcement
- Citable as a city code violation
Summary
Marysville enforces Washington's ban on opening a package of, or consuming, marijuana in view of the general public, incorporating RCW 69.50.445 directly into the city's controlled substances code.
The following statutes regarding controlled substances and drug paraphernalia are incorporated by reference: RCW 9.47A.010 Definition. RCW 9.47A.020 Unlawful inhalation – Exception. RCW 9.47A.030 Possession of certain substances prohibited, when. RCW 9.47A.040 Sale of certain substances prohibited, when. RCW 9.47A.050 Penalty. RCW 69.41.010 Definitions of legend drugs. RCW 69.41.030 Possession of a legend drug unlawful. RCW 69.41.060 Search and seizure. RCW 69.50.101 Definitions. RCW 69.50.102 Drug paraphernalia – Definitions. RCW 69.50.201 Authority to control. RCW 69.50.202 Nomenclature. RCW 69.50.204 Schedule I. RCW 69.50.206 Schedule II. RCW 69.50.208 Schedule III. RCW 69.50.210 Schedule IV. RCW 69.50.212 Schedule V. RCW 69.50.4014 Possession of forty grams or less of cannabis – Penalty. RCW 69.50.412 Prohibited acts: E – Penalties. RCW 69.50.4121 Drug paraphernalia – Selling or giving – Penalty. RCW 69.50.445 Opening package or consuming marijuana in view of general public or public place. RCW 69.50.505 Seizure and forfeiture. (Ord. 965 § 20.01, 1977; Ord. 1382, 1984; Ord. 1993 § 4, 1994; Ord. 2112 § 1, 1997; Ord. 2767 § 1, 2009; Ord. 3179 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 3183 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 3275 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4922912; v1 updated 2026-06-08; through 06-08-2026).
Full Breakdown
Marysville Municipal Code § 6.27.010 incorporates a list of state controlled-substances statutes by reference, including RCW 69.50.445, Opening package or consuming marijuana in view of general public or public place. Because the city adopts the RCW directly, opening a marijuana package or consuming marijuana where the general public can see it is enforceable as a Marysville Municipal Code violation, not just a state charge. The rule sits alongside the city's other incorporated drug statutes covering legend drugs, controlled substance schedules, and paraphernalia, letting Marysville police cite violations under city code.
Violations & Fines
Consuming or opening marijuana in public view violates MMC § 6.27.010's incorporation of RCW 69.50.445, enforceable as a city code violation.
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