Chapter 9.16
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
Sections:
9.16.010 Disorderly conduct – RCW 9A.84.030 adopted.
9.16.030 Encouraging fighting or quarreling.
9.16.040 Loitering – Prowling.
9.16.050 Interference or obstruction of any court, building or residence – RCW 9.27.015 adopted.
9.16.060 Failure to disperse – RCW 9A.84.020 adopted.
9.16.010 Disorderly conduct – RCW 9A.84.030 adopted.
RCW 9A.84.030 is hereby adopted including any subsequent amendments thereto. (Ord. 90-34 § 38, 1990).
9.16.020 Disturbing peace.
Any person who by noisy, riotous or tumultuous conduct disturbs the peace and quiet of the town or of any meeting or assemblage therein is guilty of a misdemeanor. Legally discharged fireworks in accordance with Chapters 8.16, 8.17, and 8.18 EMC shall be exempt from this provision. (Ord. 2011-01 § 13, 2011; Ord. 79-2 § 29, 1979).
9.16.030 Encouraging fighting or quarreling.
Any person fighting, quarreling or encouraging others to fight in any public place is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 79-2 § 11, 1979).
9.16.040 Loitering – Prowling.
A. Any person who loiters or prowls in a place, at a time, or in a manner, and under circumstances that manifest an unlawful purpose or warrant alarm for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity is guilty of a misdemeanor. Circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such unlawful purpose is manifested or the alarm is warranted include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Flight by the actor upon appearance of a law enforcement officer; or
2. Refusal to identify himself; or
3. Manifestly endeavoring to conceal himself or any object.
B. No arrest shall be made under this section or shall any person be convicted of violating this section unless the person is first afforded, if practical under the circumstances, an opportunity to dispel any alarm or suspicion of unlawful purposes which would otherwise be warranted, by identifying himself and explaining his presence and conduct. No person shall be convicted of violating this section if it appears at trial that the explanation given by him of his presence and conduct was true and, if believed by the arresting officer at the time, would have dispelled the alarm and suspicion of unlawful purpose. (Ord. 79-2 § 31, 1979).
9.16.050 Interference or obstruction of any court, building or residence – RCW 9.27.015 adopted.
RCW 9.27.015 is hereby adopted including any subsequent amendments thereto. (Ord. 90-34 § 39, 1990).
9.16.060 Failure to disperse – RCW 9A.84.020 adopted.
RCW 9A.84.020 is hereby adopted including any subsequent amendments thereto. (Ord. 90-34 § 40, 1990).