CHAPTER 10
CRIMINAL CODE
SECTION:
6-10-1: Revised Code Of Washington, Criminal Offenses Adopted
6-10-2: Amendments, Modifications Accepted
6-10-5: Additional Code Section Amendments
6-10-1 REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON, CRIMINAL OFFENSES ADOPTED:
A. The City of Renton adopts by reference the sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) noted in subsection C of this section, as and for a portion of the City of Renton penal code, as if set forth in full, in detail and with specificity, including the criminal, penal and offense classification and applicable penalty and sentencing provisions unless a different classification and/or penalty is specifically provided for the particular sections of the RCW adopted by reference.
B. The adoption of sections of the RCW by reference shall not be construed or interpreted to vest in the City any authority or responsibility to prosecute felony offenses, and the adoption of sections of the RCW which include felony provisions shall be limited to those provisions falling within the City’s authority, and such adoption, and the provisions being adopted, shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the lawful authority of the City. However, at the discretion of the City prosecutor, when appropriate, the City may prosecute attempted C felony offenses as they result in gross misdemeanor penalties.
C. The City of Renton adopts by reference all of the offenses defined as gross misdemeanors or misdemeanors in the RCW, as now enacted or hereafter amended or adopted, including, but not limited to, RCW Title 9 (Crimes and punishments), RCW Title 9A (Washington criminal code), RCW Title 10 (Criminal procedure), RCW Title 13 (Juvenile courts and juvenile offenders), RCW Title 16 (Animals and livestock), RCW Title 19 (Business regulations – miscellaneous), RCW Title 26 (Domestic relations), RCW Title 46 (Motor vehicles), RCW Title 66 (Alcoholic beverage control), RCW Title 68 (Cemeteries, morgues and human remains), RCW Title 69 (Food, drugs, cosmetics, and poisons), RCW Title 70 (Public health and safety), RCW Title 74 (Public assistance), RCW Title 76 (Forests and forest products), RCW Title 77 (Fish and wildlife), RCW Title 79 (Public lands), RCW Title 79A (Public recreational lands), RCW Title 81 (Transportation), RCW Title 88 (Navigation and harbor improvements), and RCW Title 90 (Water rights – environment).
D. The City of Renton adopts by reference the Model Traffic Ordinance (MTO), and WAC 308-330-425, as now enacted or hereafter amended or adopted, including all other statutes adopted by reference in the MTO and WAC 308-330-425, as and for a portion of the City of Renton penal code, as if set forth in full, in detail and with specificity, including the applicable penalty and sentencing provisions.
E. If any specific offense, penalty or sentencing provision of the RCW, WAC or MTO that was incorporated by reference in RMC Title 6 conflicts with any specific offense, penalty or sentencing provision of the RMC, the RMC shall prevail unless the RCW, WAC or state constitution requires otherwise due to preemption or supremacy.
F. The City of Renton adopts by reference the City of Renton park rules and regulations as they exist or may be amended, as if set forth in full, in detail and with specificity in RMC 2-9-8. (Ord. 5663, 6-4-12; Ord. 5687, 5-13-13)
6-10-2 AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS ACCEPTED:
Any and all amendments, additions or modifications to said Code, relating to the above sections, when printed and filed with the City Clerk of the City by authorization of the City Council from time to time, shall be considered and accepted and constitute a part of such Code without the necessity of further adoption of such amendments, modifications or additions by the legislative authority of the City or by ordinance. (Ord. 3156, 9-26-77)
6-10-3 RECORD KEPT BY CLERK:
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to duly authenticate and record a copy of the abovementioned together with any amendments or additions thereto, together with an authenticated copy of this Ordinance. (Ord. 3156, 9-26-77)
6-10-4 SEVERABILITY:
If any part or provision of said Code be in conflict with any other Code heretofore or hereafter adopted by the City, then in any such event, the more restrictive provision shall be applicable and control. (Ord. 3156, 9-26-77)
6-10-5 ADDITIONAL CODE SECTION AMENDMENTS:
Not less than three (3) printed copies in book form of chapter 106, laws of 1981, title 10 RCW have heretofore been filed and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City for use and examination by the general public; now therefore chapter 106, laws of 1981 and RCW 10.31.100 are hereby adopted and shall be in force and effect within the City limits of the City of Renton. (Ord. 3574, 9-14-81)