Chapter 8.20
OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
Sections:
8.20.010 Alcoholic beverage control.
8.20.030 Animals – Crimes relating to.
8.20.040 Controlled substances – Drug paraphernalia.
8.20.050 Controlled substances.
8.20.070 Inhaling toxic fumes.
8.20.110 Massage and reflexology businesses.
8.20.010 Alcoholic beverage control.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
66.04.010 Definitions.
66.20.160 “Card of identification,” “licensee,” “store employee” defined for certain purposes.
66.20.170 Card of identification may be accepted as identification card and evidence of legal age.
66.20.180 Card of identification to be presented on request of licensee.
66.20.200 Unlawful acts relating to card of identification and certification card – Penalty.
66.28.090 Licensed premises or banquet permit premises open to inspection – Failure to allow – Violations.
Ch. 66.32 Search and seizure; entire chapter.
Ch. 66.44 Enforcement – Penalties; entire chapter.
(Ord. 46 § 15, 2003).
8.20.020 Alcoholic beverage control – Opening or consuming liquor or possessing open container of liquor in public place.
Except as provided by RCW Title 66, any person who possesses an open container of liquor in a public place is guilty of an infraction and fined $50.00, plus applicable court costs and fees. This provision shall not apply to containers kept in the trunk of a vehicle or in an area of the vehicle not normally occupied by the driver or passengers. A utility compartment or glove compartment is deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver and passengers. This provision does not apply to passengers in a public conveyance that is commercially chartered for group use or a for-hire vehicle licensed under City, county or state law. (Ord. 04-031 § 2, 2004; Ord. 46 § 16, 2003).
8.20.030 Animals – Crimes relating to.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
9.08.030 False certificate of registration of animals – False representation as to breed.
9.08.065 Definitions.
9.08.070 Pet animals – Taking, concealing, injuring, lulling, etc. – Penalty.
16.52.080 Transporting or confining an animal in an unsafe manner.
16.52.100 Confining animals without food or water.
16.52.117 Animal fighting.
16.52.190 Poisoning animals.
16.52.195 Poisoning animals – Penalty.
16.52.207 Animal cruelty in the second degree.
16.52.300 Dogs or cats used as bait.
(Ord. 46 § 17, 2003).
8.20.040 Controlled substances – Drug paraphernalia.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
69.50.102 Drug paraphernalia – Definitions.
69.50.412 Prohibited acts: E – Penalties.
(Ord. 46 § 20, 2003).
8.20.050 Controlled substances.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
69.50.101 Definitions.
(c)(22) Schedule I – Marijuana.
69.50.309 Containers.
69.50.401(e) Prohibited acts: A – Penalties.
69.50.425 Misdemeanor violators – Minimum imprisonment.
69.50.505(a)(1), (3), (6) and (7)
Seizure and forfeiture.
69.50.506 Burden of proof.
69.50.509 Search and seizure of controlled substances.
(Ord. 12-006 § 2, 2012; Ord. 46 § 21, 2003).
8.20.060 Gambling offenses.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
9.46.190 Violations relating to fraud or deceit.
9.46.193 Cities and towns – Ordinance adopting certain sections of chapter – Jurisdiction of courts.
9.46.195 Obstructing of public servant – Penalty.
9.46.196 Cheating – Defined.
9.46.1962 Cheating – Second degree.
9.46.198 Working in gambling activity without license as violation – Penalty.
9.46.210 Enforcement – Commission as law enforcement agency.
9.46.217 Gambling records – Penalty – Exceptions.
9.46.222 Professional gambling in the third degree.
9.46.240 Gambling information, transmitting or receiving as violation – Penalty.
9.46.260 Proof of possession as evidence of knowledge of its character.
(Ord. 46 § 33, 2003).
8.20.070 Inhaling toxic fumes.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
9.47A.010 Definition.
9.47A.020 Unlawful inhalation – Exception.
9.47A.030 Possession of certain substances prohibited, when.
9.47A.040 Sale of certain substances prohibited, when.
9.47A.050 Penalty.
(Ord. 46 § 35, 2003).
8.20.080 Prostitution.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
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.
(Ord. 46 § 44, 2003).
8.20.090 Sexual offenses.
The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
9.68.130 “Sexually explicit material” – Defined – Unlawful display.
9.68.140 Vehicle impoundment.
9A.44.010 Definitions.
9A.44.030 Defenses to prosecution under this chapter.
9A.44.096 Sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree.
9A.88.010 Indecent exposure.
9A.88.030 Prostitution.
9A.88.050 Prostitution – Sex of parties immaterial – No defense.
9A.88.090 Permitting prostitution.
9A.88.110 Patronizing a prostitute.
9A.88.120 Additional fee assessments.
(Ord. 46 § 48, 2003).
8.20.100 Urinating in public.
Any person who intentionally urinates or defecates in a public place, other than a washroom or toilet room, or at a place and under circumstances where such act could be observed by any member of the public, shall be guilty of a civil infraction, with the fine not to exceed $100.00 for a first offense. For second and subsequent offenses, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 46 § 54, 2003).
8.20.110 Massage and reflexology businesses.
A. The following provisions of the Revised Code of Washington as presently constituted or hereinafter amended are adopted by reference:
RCW:
18.108.010 Definitions.
18.108.030 Licensure or certification required.
18.108.035 Unlicensed practice – Penalties.
18.108.040 Advertising – Use of Title.
18.108.045 Display of license or certification – Availability of photo identification.
18.108.050 Exemptions.
18.130.020(9) Definitions; “License,” “licensing,” and “licensure.”
18.130.020(13) Definitions; “Unlicensed practice.”
18.130.040 Application to certain profession – Authority of secretary – Grant or denial of licenses – Procedural rules.
18.130.190 Practice without license – Investigation of complaints – Cease and desist orders – Injunctions – Penalties.
18.130.200 Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining or maintaining a license – Penalty.
B. Law enforcement personnel shall have the authority to inspect the premises of any massage business or reflexology business to ensure:
1. Compliance with the requirement that credentials are conspicuously displayed or available for inspection upon request;
2. That those providing massage or reflexology services are validly licensed and of proper age; and
3. Compliance with the advertising requirements of RCW 18.108.040.
C. Inspections pursuant to SVMC 8.20.110(B) shall be limited to:
1. Times when the massage or reflexology business is open; and
2. The common areas of the massage or reflexology business.
D. Nothing herein shall authorize entry or inspection of rooms in which massage or reflexology is provided and which are separated from the common area of the massage business or reflexology business absent consent, a warrant, or other lawful basis.
E. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as limiting the use by law enforcement of any lawful investigatory techniques.
F. Citation by law enforcement pursuant to any provision of SVMC 8.20.110 shall be a valid basis for a determination to deny, suspend, or revoke a business license in accordance with Chapter 5.05 SVMC.
G. Additional Remedies. The remedies provided herein for violations or noncompliance with the provisions of this section, whether civil or criminal, are cumulative and in addition to any other remedy provided by law. The remedies are not exclusive, and the City may seek any other legal or equitable relief. (Ord. 23-009 § 2, 2023).