Chapter 9.44
INDECENT EXPOSURE
Sections:
9.44.010 Legislative authorization.
9.44.010 Legislative authorization.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code. All words used in this chapter which also are used in Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code are used in the same sense and mean the same as the same respective word used in Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1054 § 1, 1969].
9.44.020 Theater defined.
As used in this chapter and in Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code, “theater” means a building, playhouse, room, hall or other place having a permanent stage upon which movable scenery and theatrical or vaudeville or similar performances are given and permanently affixed seats so arranged that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage, and for which a city license for a theater is in full force and effect. This definition does not supersede the provisions of RCMC 9.44.010. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1054 § 2, 1969].
9.44.030 Prohibition.
Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:
A. Exposes his or her private body parts or buttocks or employs any device or covering which is intended to simulate the private part or pubic hair while participating in any live act, demonstration, or exhibition in any public place, place open to the public, or place open to public view, or while serving food or drink or both to any customer; or
B. Permits, procures or assists any person to so expose himself or herself, or to employ any such device. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1054 § 3, 1969].
9.44.040 Accessories.
Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who permits, counsels, or assists any person to violate any provision of this chapter. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1054 § 4, 1969].
9.44.050 Exceptions.
This chapter does not apply to:
A. A theater, concert hall, or similar establishment which is primarily devoted to theatrical performance;
B. Any act authorized or prohibited by any state statute. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1054 § 5, 1969].
9.44.060 Operative date.
The ordinance codified herein shall become operative on the latest of the following dates:
A. The effective date of Chapter 1534, Statutes of 1969;
B. The effective date of Chapter 1535, Statutes of 1969;
C. November 19, 1969. [Ord. 21-2003 §§ 2, 4; Ord. 20-2003 §§ 2, 4; SCC 1054 § 8, 1969].