Chapter 9.15
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS
Sections:
9.15.010 Adoption by reference.
9.15.020 Prostitution loitering.
9.15.030 Promoting prostitution.
9.15.050 References to the Revised Code of Washington.
9.15.010 Adoption by reference.
The following sections of the Revised Code of Washington, as presently constituted or hereinafter amended, are adopted by reference as the code of the City of Everson:
RCW
9A.88.010 Indecent exposure.
9A.88.030 Prostitution.
9A.88.050 Prostitution – Sex of parties immaterial – No defense.
9A.88.060 Promoting prostitution – Definitions.
9A.88.090 Permitting prostitution.
9A.88.110 Patronizing a prostitute.
9A.88.120 Additional fee assessments.
9A.88.130 Additional requirements.
9A.88.140 Vehicle impoundment.
[Ord. 677 § 16, 2008.]
9.15.020 Prostitution loitering.
A. Every person who remains in a public place and intentionally solicits, induces, entices or procures another to commit prostitution is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
B. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether the actor intends such prohibited conduct are he or she:
1. Repeatedly beckons to, stops or attempts to stop, or engages passersby in conversation; or
2. Repeatedly stops or attempts to stop motor vehicle operators by hailing, waving of arms or any other bodily gesture; or
3. Is a known prostitute or panderer.
C. “Known prostitute or panderer” means a person who within one year previous to the date of arrest for prostitution loitering has, within the knowledge of the arresting officer, been convicted of an offense involving prostitution. [Ord. 677 § 16, 2008.]
9.15.030 Promoting prostitution.
Every person:
A. Acting other than as a prostitute or as a customer thereof, who knowingly:
1. Causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution; or
2. Procures or solicits customers for prostitution; or
3. Provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes; or
4. Operates or assists in the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution enterprise; or
5. Engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate an act or enterprise of prostitution; or
B. Acting other than as a prostitute receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, who accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with a person whereby he or she participates or is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity;
is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. [Ord. 677 § 16, 2008.]
9.15.040 Public urination.
A. Every person who intentionally urinates or defecates in a public place other than a washroom or toiletroom is guilty of a civil infraction.
B. As used in this section, a “public place” is an area generally visible to public view and includes streets, sidewalks, bridges, alleys, plazas, parks, driveways, parking lots, automobiles (whether moving or not), and buildings open to the general public including those which serve food or drink, or provide entertainment, and the doorways and entrances to buildings or dwellings and the ground enclosing them. [Ord. 677 § 16, 2008.]
9.15.050 References to the Revised Code of Washington.
References to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) incorporate, by reference, such sections of the RCW now in effect or as subsequently amended including, but not limited to, any applicable definitions section associated with such sections. In adopting State statutes by reference, only those offenses within the jurisdiction of a municipality are intended to be adopted. [Ord. 677 § 16, 2008.]