924 Amend Public IntoxicationCITY OF YELM
ORDINANCE NO. 924
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yelm adopting a revision to the Yelm Municipal
Code 9.08.020 (Ord 213) by adding language that prohibits public intoxication.
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm agrees that preventing public intoxication is beneficial to the welfare and
livelihood of the citizens of Yelm; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yelm believes that preventing individuals from harming themselves, creating
public disturbances, or affecting the peace and quiet of our citizens is the responsibility of the elected
officials to enact, and our local police department to carry out,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YELM, WASHINGTON DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Yelm Municipal Code Disorderly Conduct 9.08.020 D. shall be added.
D. Appears in a public place under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other drug to the
degree that he endangers himself or another person or property, or by boisterous and
offensive conduct that annoys another person in his or her vicinity.
Section 2 This ordinance shall be in effect and be in force five days following
publication.
Passed and signed in authentication this 27th day of July , 2010
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Brent Dille, City Attorney
PASSED AND APPROVED: July 27, 2010
PUBLISHED: August 6, 2010
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2010