10.30.030 Unlawful practices.
In addition to the unlawful offenses contained in the state laws adopted by reference in LMC 10.30.010, and in accordance with RCW 9.46.295, (1) engaging in or conducting gambling activities, (2) possessing or permitting gambling devices to be used or placed in any building, or (3) permitting a building to be used or intended to be used for gambling or gambling activity shall be unlawful within the city, and each violation thereof constitute a gross misdemeanor, except it shall not be unlawful:
A. To engage in activities, authorized by Chapter 9.46 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, which activities are exempted from regulation or licensing by said Chapter 9.46 RCW;
B. For bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations to conduct activities authorized by Chapter 9.46 RCW, as now or hereafter amended, when licensed, conducted or operated pursuant to state law, including rules and regulations of the Washington State Gambling Commission;
C. For any person, association or organization operating an established business primarily engaged in the selling of food or drink for consumption on premises to utilize punch boards and pull tabs as a commercial stimulant to such business, when licensed, conducted and operated pursuant to state law, including rules and regulations of the Washington State Gambling Commission; or
D. To operate, conduct or engage in amusement games, when licensed, conducted, and operated in accordance with state law, including rules and regulations of the Washington State Gambling Commission. (Ord. 2982 § 1, 2013)