Chapter 9.77 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES

Chapter 9.77
MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES

Sections:

9.77.010 Statutes incorporated by reference.

The following statutes regarding miscellaneous crimes are incorporated by reference, insofar as they apply to gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors:

RCW 9.91.010 Denial of civil rights – Terms defined.

RCW 9.91.020 Operating railroad, steamboat, vehicle, etc., while intoxicated.

RCW 9.91.060 Leaving children unattended in parked automobile.

RCW 9.91.130 Disposal of trash in charity donation receptacle.

RCW 9.91.150 Tree spiking.

RCW 9.91.155 Tree spiking – Action for damages.

RCW 9.91.160 Personal protection spray devices.

RCW 9A.42.080 Abandonment of a dependent person in the third degree – Exception.

RCW 26.20.035 Family nonsupport – Penalty – Exception.

(Ord. 2049 § 1, 2021; Ord. 1803 § 16, 2012; Ord. 1777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 1695 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1266 § 34, 1997).

9.77.020 Unlawful transit conduct.

A. A person is guilty of unlawful transit conduct if, while on or in a municipal transit vehicle as defined by RCW 46.04.355 as now or hereafter amended or reenacted, or in or at a municipal transit station, he or she:

1. Smokes or carries a lighted or smoldering pipe, cigar, or cigarette; or

2. Discards litter other than in designated receptacles; or

3. Plays any radio, recorder, or other sound-producing equipment, except that nothing herein shall prohibit the use of such equipment when connected to earphones which limit the sound to individual listeners or the use of a communication device by an employee of the owner or operator of the municipal transit vehicle or municipal transit station; or

4. Spits or expectorates; or

5. Carries any flammable liquid, explosive, acid, or other article or material likely to cause harm to others; except that nothing herein shall prevent a person from carrying a cigarette, cigar, or pipe lighter or carrying a firearm or ammunition in a way that is not otherwise prohibited by law; or

6. Consumes or is under the influence of any intoxicating beverage or illicit drug; or

7. Intentionally obstructs or impedes the flow of municipal transit vehicles or passenger traffic, intentionally hinders or prevents access to municipal transit vehicles or stations, or otherwise unlawfully interferes with the provision or use of public transportation services; or

8. Engages in loud, raucous, unruly, harmful, or harassing behavior that disturbs the peace, comfort, or repose of a reasonable person of normal sensibilities; or

9. Skates on roller skates or in-line skates, or rides in or upon or by any means a coaster, skateboard, toy vehicle, or any similar device; provided, that a person may walk while wearing skates or carry a skateboard while on or in a municipal transit vehicle or in or at a municipal transit station if that conduct is not otherwise prohibited by law; or

10. Destroys, defaces, or otherwise damages property of a municipality as defined in RCW 35.58.272 or a regional transit authority authorized by Chapter 81.112 RCW employed in the provision or use of public transportation services; or

11. Engages in conduct not described in subsections (A)(1) through (10) of this section which is inconsistent with the intended use and purpose of the transit station or transit vehicle and refuses to obey the lawful command(s) of an agent of the transit authority or a peace officer to cease such conduct.

B. Municipal Transit Station Defined. For the purposes of this section, “municipal transit station” means all facilities, structures, stop shelters, lands, interest in lands, air rights over lands, and rights-of-way of all kinds that are owned, leased, held, or used by a public agency for the purpose of providing public transportation services.

C. Penalty. Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

D. Severability. If any provision of this section is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision, or the application thereof, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this section are declared severable. (Ord. 1777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 1695 § 2, 2009).