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EMC 9.06.205 (Possessing or obtaining tobacco by a minor) is amended as follows: <br /> A. It is unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen twenty-one to possess or obtain, or <br /> attempt to obtain, cigarettes, vaping products, or tobacco products in a city park. Violation of <br /> any of the provisions of this section constitutes a civil infraction, and may be punished by a <br /> penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars. In addition to or in lieu of the monetary <br /> penalty,the court may order participation in up to four hours of community service or <br /> participation in a smoking cessation program, or both. <br /> B. Any person or persons requested to identify himself or herself or themselves to a park ranger <br /> pursuant to an investigation of a violation of this section has a duty to identify himself or herself <br /> or themselves and give his or her date of birth and current address. Refusal to give the <br /> information required by this section is punishable under Section 9.06.038. <br /> Section 2. Repeal of EMC 9.06.220 <br /> EMC 9.06.220(Reward for assistance in enforcing chapter), which states the following <br /> The parks and recreation director may offer, post and pay a suitable reward not exceeding <br /> twenty-five dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone violating the <br /> provisions of this chapter. <br /> is hereby repealed. <br /> Section 3. Addition of Sections to Chapter 9.06 EMC. <br /> The following provisions are added as new sections to Chapter 9.06 EMC: <br /> NEW SECTION EMC 9.06.085 (Molesting wildlife in a city park) <br /> A. A person commits the offense of molesting wildlife in a city park if such person: <br /> 1. Intentionally takes wildlife, except by authorized fishing activities in accordance with <br /> Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations; or <br /> 2. Feeds, touches,teases,frightens or intentionally disturbs wildlife which is nesting, <br /> breeding or conducting other activities; or <br /> 3. Possesses unlawfully taken wildlife or portions thereof. <br /> B. Wildlife taken legally in accordance with The Washington State Department of Fish and <br /> Wildlife regulations may be transported through city parks. <br /> C. Persons authorized by the parks director may check hunting and fishing licenses and permits; <br /> inspect weapons, hunting gear, and fishing paraphernalia for compliance with state equipment <br /> ra 2022 ORDINANCE: Park Code Update Page 6 of 10 <br />