HB 1118-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Provides that, as an alternative penalty for the offense provided by RCW 66.44.100, the legislative body of a county or city may enact an ordinance providing for a misdemeanor penalty for this offense when it occurs in a business district.

Provides that the ordinance shall: (1) Require that the arresting officer have probable cause to believe that the person is inebriated; and

(2) Define business district.