Chapter 8.14
Assault, Abuse or Neglect of Patients--Nursing Homes, Etc.--Other Crimes Involving Physical Harm or Threat Thereof

Sections:

8.14.010    Threats to do harm.

8.14.020    Provoking assault.

8.14.900    Statutes incorporated by reference.

8.14.010 Threats to do harm.

It is unlawful for any person to communicate, directly or indirectly, the intent to cause bodily injury to another person or the intent to cause physical damage to the property of another. Every person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of the misdemeanor of threats to do harm. (Ord. 1418 §1(part), 1999).

8.14.020 Provoking assault.

It is unlawful for any person to wilfully provoke or attempt to provoke, by word, sign or gesture, another person to commit an assault or breach of peace. Every person convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of the misdemeanor of provoking assault. (Ord. 1418 §1(part), 1999).

8.14.900 Statutes incorporated by reference.

The following statutes are incorporated in this chapter by reference:

RCW 9A.36.041 (Assault in the fourth degree)

RCW 9A.36.050 (Reckless endangerment in the second degree)

RCW 9A.36.070 (Coercion)

RCW 9A.36.150 (Interfering with the reporting of domestic violence)

RCW 9A.42.005 (Findings and intent--Christian Science treatment--Rules of evidence)

RCW 9A.42.010 (Definitions)

RCW 9A.42.080 (Abandonment of a dependent person in the third degree)

RCW 9A.42.090 (Abandonment of a dependent person--Defense)

RCW 9A.50.005 (Finding)

RCW 9A.50.010 (Definitions)

RCW 9A.50.020 (Interference with health care facility)

RCW 9A.50.030 (Penalty)

RCW 9A.50.060 (Informational picketing)

RCW 9A.50.070 (Protection of health care patients and providers)

RCW 70.124.010 (Legislative findings)

RCW 70.124.020 (Definitions)

RCW 70.124.030 (Reports of abuse or neglect)

RCW 70.124.040 (Reports to department or law enforcement agency--Action required)

RCW 70.124.050 (Investigations required--Seeking restraining orders authorized)

RCW 70.124.060 (Liability of persons making reports) RCW 70.124.070 (Failure to report is gross misdemeanor)

RCW 70.128.005 (Finding--Intent)

RCW 70.128.007 (Purpose)

RCW 70.128.010 (Definitions)

RCW 70.128.030 (Exemptions)

RCW 70.128.040 (Adoption of rules and standards)

RCW 70.128.050 (License--Required as of July 1, 1990) RCW 70.128.055 (Operating without a license--Misdemeanor)

(Ord. 1418 §1(part), 1999).