What is the state law which prohibits interference with access to health care and abortion facilities?
Chapter 9A.50 RCW imposes criminal and civil sanctions for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include reckless interference or disruption by: (1) physically obstructing or impeding access; (2) making noise that unreasonably disturbs; (3) trespassing; (4) telephoning the facility repeatedly; or (5) threatening injury to persons or property. An exception from these prohibitions is provided for “lawful picketing or other publicity for the purpose of providing the public with information.” • May a city or town make it a criminal or civil offense under local ordinance to be drunk in public? No. Such a local enactment is prohibited by RCW 70.96A.190. However, this statute does not affect the enforceability of a local rule or ordinance against drunken driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or other similar offense. • Can cities regulate or restrict the sale or use of las
