Chapter 9.12
ABUSE OF 911 SYSTEM

Sections:

9.12.010    False reporting – State statute adopted.

9.12.020    Harassment calling – State statute adopted.

9.12.030    Nonemergency use prohibited.

9.12.010 False reporting – State statute adopted.

It is declared that any false report received on the 911 emergency number that falls within the guidelines of RCW 9A.84.040 be prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney in the county as a gross misdemeanor. The county commissioners fully concur with RCW 9A.84.040, and incorporate this statute by reference as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 81-2, 1981).

9.12.020 Harassment calling – State statute adopted.

It is declared that any person, who, with intent to harass, intimidate, torment or embarrass any other person shall make a telephone call to such other person on the 911 emergency number that falls within the guidelines of RCW 9.61.230, be prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney in the county as a misdemeanor. The county commissioners fully concur with RCW 9.61.230, and incorporate that statute by reference as if fully set forth herein. (Ord. 81-2, 1981).

9.12.030 Nonemergency use prohibited.

It is declared that telephonic use of the 911 emergency number that does not fall within the guidelines of OCC 9.12.010 and 9.12.020 and which does not entail the reporting of an emergency situation be prosecuted by the prosecuting attorney in the county as a gross misdemeanor. (Ord. 81-2, 1981).