Chapter 10.48
DISORDERLY CONDUCT1

Sections:

10.48.010    Designated—Penalty.

10.48.010 Designated—Penalty.

A.    A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if he or she:

1.    Uses abusive or obscene language and thereby intentionally creates a risk of assault; or

2.    Intentionally and unreasonably disrupts any lawful assembly or meeting of persons and refuses or intentionally fails to cease such activity when ordered to do so by the person in charge to the assembly or meeting; or

3.    Intentionally obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic without lawful authority; or

4.    Engages in a fight or brawl; provided, “fight or brawl” shall not include boxing matches, or martial arts contests or exhibitions, where all participants in said match, contest or exhibition are wearing boxing gloves, or protective gloves or like protective devices commonly used in martial arts contests or exhibitions.

B.    Disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 2158-96 § 2, 1996; Ord. 1145-85 § 61, 1985)


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For statutory provisions authorizing first class cities to restrain and provide for the punishment of disorderly persons and to punish disorderly conduct, see RCW 35.22.280(34) and 35.22.280(35).