Chapter 9.16
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
Sections:
9.16.010 Intoxication by drugs or solvents prohibited.
9.16.020 Inhaling toxic vapors prohibited.
9.16.010 Intoxication by drugs or solvents prohibited.
A. It is unlawful for any person to be under the influence of any drug, or any other noxious substance, vapor or chemical, containing any ketones, aldehydes, organic acetates, ether, chlorinated hydrocarbons, or other substances containing solvents releasing vapors, while he/she is within the city.
B. This section shall not apply to the use of inhalants, or the condition produced thereby, where such use is made, or condition induced, by or under the express direction or written prescription of a licensed physician for medical purposes.
C. Violation of any provision of this section shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine pursuant to Section 1.20.020 of this code.
(Ord. 880 (part), 2007: Ord. 269 §§ 1—3, 1969)
9.16.020 Inhaling toxic vapors prohibited.
A. It is unlawful for any person to intentionally smell or inhale any drug, or any other noxious substance, vapor or chemical, containing any ketones, aldehydes, organic acetates, ether, chlorinated hydrocarbons, or other substances containing solvents releasing vapors, in such quantities as to cause conditions of intoxication, inebriation, excitement, stupefaction, hallucination or dulling of the brain or nervous system. This applies with particularity, but is not limited to, model airplane glue, finger nail polish or any other substance or chemical which has the above-described effect upon the brain or nervous system.
B. This section shall not apply to the use of inhalants, or the condition produced thereby, where such use is made, or condition induced, by or under the express direction or written prescription of a licensed physician for medical purposes.
C. Violation of any provision of this section shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine pursuant to Section 1.20.020 of this code.
(Ord. 880 (part), 2007: Ord. 270 §§ 1—3, 1969)
9.16.030 Indecent exposure.
It is unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly expose his or her genitalia in the city while in a public place or place visible from a public place.
(Ord. 880 (part), 2007: Ord. 733 § 1, 1993)
9.16.040 Public urination.
A. No person shall urinate or defecate in public view or in a public place other than a restroom.
B. Violation of this section shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine pursuant to Section 1.20.020 of this code.
(Ord. No. 938, § 1, 6-4-2012)