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PREFACE
Expand The Charter of The City of Seattle
The Charter of The City of Seattle
Expand Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Title 2 - ELECTIONS
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Title 3 - ADMINISTRATION
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Title 4 - PERSONNEL
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Title 6 - BUSINESS REGULATIONS
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Title 7 - CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Title 8 - LABOR STANDARDS
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Title 9 - ANIMALS
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Title 10 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
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Title 11 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
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Title 12A - CRIMINAL CODE
Expand Subtitle I - Criminal Code
Subtitle I - Criminal Code
Expand Subtitle II - Miscellaneous Regulations
Subtitle II - Miscellaneous Regulations
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Title 14 - HUMAN RIGHTS
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Title 15 - STREET AND SIDEWALK USE
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Title 17 - CIVIC CENTERS
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Title 18 - PARKS AND RECREATION
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Title 20 - PUBLIC WORKS, IMPROVEMENTS AND PURCHASING
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Title 21 - UTILITIES
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Title 22 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES
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Title 23 - LAND USE CODE
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Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TABLE OF ORDINANCES CODIFIED
11.94.080 - Violation—Penalty.
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Subtitle I - Criminal Code
Chapter 12A.02 - GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEFINITIONS
12A.02.010 - Title—Effective date.
12A.02.020 - Applicability of provisions.
12A.02.030 - Offenses committed prior to effective date.
12A.02.035 - Prosecution under expired or repealed ordinance.
12A.02.040 - Purposes—Principles of construction.
12A.02.050 - City criminal jurisdiction
12A.02.060 - Offenses shall be crimes or violations.
12A.02.070 - Punishment of crime.
12A.02.080 - Punishment of violation.
12A.02.085 - Failure to respond to notice of civil infraction.
12A.02.090 - Section 12A.02.080 not denial of constitutional rights.
12A.02.100 - Violations—Judgment for fine and costs.
12A.02.110 - Violations—Intentional failure to comply.
12A.02.140 - Arrest—Citations—Authority to detain and check for warrants.
12A.02.150 - Definitions
Chapter 12A.04 - CRIMINAL LIABILITY DEFENSES
12A.04.010 - Requirement of a voluntary act—Possession as an act.
12A.04.030 - Kinds of culpability defined.
12A.04.050 - Substitutes for criminal negligence—Recklessness and knowledge.
12A.04.060 - Culpability as determinant of grade of offense.
12A.04.080 - Divergence between result contemplated and actual result.
12A.04.090 - Divergence between probable and actual result.
12A.04.100 - Construction of ordinances with respect to culpability requirements
12A.04.110 - Criminal liability of corporations and persons acting in their behalf.
12A.04.120 - Criminal attempt.
12A.04.130 - Liability for conduct of another—Complicity.
12A.04.140 - Ignorance or mistake.
12A.04.150 - Intoxication.
12A.04.160 - Insanity.
12A.04.170 - Duress.
12A.04.180 - De minimis infractions.
12A.04.190 - Entrapment.
12A.04.200 - Use of force—When lawful
12A.04.205 - Physical discipline of child.
12A.04.210 - Reasonable use of force for detention by shopkeeper.
12A.04.215 - When use of force is not lawful
Chapter 12A.06 - OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS
12A.06.025 - Fighting.
12A.06.030 - Menacing
12A.06.045 - Cyberstalking
12A.06.047 - Cyber harassment
12A.06.050 - Reckless endangerment.
12A.06.060 - Negligent control of an animal.
12A.06.070 - Failing to summon assistance.
12A.06.090 - Coercion.
12A.06.100 - Telephone calls to harass, intimidate, torment, or embarrass
12A.06.110 - Telephone calls to harass, intimidate, torment, or embarrass—Permitting telephone to be used
12A.06.115 - Malicious harassment.
12A.06.187 - Interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
12A.06.195 - Court order requiring surrender of firearm, dangerous weapon, or concealed pistol license
12A.06.300 - Custodial interference.
12A.06.310 - Unlawful imprisonment.
Chapter 12A.08 - OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
12A.08.010 - Definitions
12A.08.020 - Property destruction
12A.08.030 - Reckless burning
12A.08.040 - Criminal trespass
12A.08.050 - Definitions applicable to Sections 12A.08.060 through 12A.08.100
12A.08.060 - Theft
12A.08.070 - Unlawful issuance of bank checks.
12A.08.080 - Forgery.
12A.08.090 - Possessing stolen property.
12A.08.100 - Appropriation of lost or misdelivered property.
12A.08.105 - Unauthorized manufacture, duplication, use or possession of a key which opens a parking payment device.
12A.08.110 - Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
12A.08.115 - Making or having burglar or auto theft tools
12A.08.120 - Vehicle prowling
12A.08.130 - Criminal impersonation.
12A.08.140 - Possession of another's identification
12A.08.150 - Identity theft.
12A.08.160 - Trafficking in stolen property.
12A.08.165 - Definitions applicable to Sections 12A.08.170 through 12A.08.190
12A.08.170 - Computer trespass
12A.08.180 - Spoofing
12A.08.190 - Electronic data tampering
Chapter 12A.09 - ADOPTION OF RCW OFFENSES
12A.09.010 - Preliminary article
12A.09.020 - Adoption of RCW sections
Chapter 12A.10 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC MORALS
12A.10.010 - Prostitution loitering
12A.10.020 - Prostitution.
12A.10.030 - Promoting loitering for the purpose of prostitution
12A.10.040 - Policies governing arrests for prostitution and prostitution loitering
12A.10.050 - Prostitution and sexual exploitation—No defense
12A.10.060 - Permitting prostitution.
12A.10.070 - Mandatory fee for defendant convicted of or entering into a diversion agreement or deferred prosecution for a prostitution-related offense or indecent exposure; forfeiture of funds used as part of prostitution-related offenses
12A.10.080 - Body studios
12A.10.090 - Public display of erotic material.
12A.10.100 - Urinating in public
12A.10.110 - Convicted persons—Mandatory counseling and costs for certain offenses
12A.10.115 - Impoundment of vehicle used in sexual exploitation
12A.10.120 - Voyeurism in public places
12A.10.150 - Disclosing intimate images
12A.10.160 - Unlicensed massage or reflexology
Chapter 12A.11 - STAY OUT OF AREA OF PROSTITUTION ZONES
12A.11.010 - Definitions
12A.11.020 - Issuance of order
12A.11.030 - Violation of order
12A.11.040 - Modification and termination of order
12A.11.050 - Creation, evaluation, modification, and termination of SOAP zone
Chapter 12A.12 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
12A.12.010 - Disorderly conduct
12A.12.015 - Pedestrian interference
12A.12.020 - Failure to disperse
12A.12.030 - Disruption of school activities
12A.12.040 - Disorderly conduct on buses
12A.12.050 - Attendance at an unlawful race event
Chapter 12A.14 - WEAPONS CONTROL
12A.14.010 - Definitions
12A.14.071 - Aiming or discharging a firearm.
12A.14.075 - Unlawful use of weapons to intimidate another
12A.14.080 - Unlawful use of weapons
12A.14.081 - Possession or delivery of a personal protection spray device.
12A.14.083 - Weapons in public places.
12A.14.100 - Exemptions—Dangerous knives.
12A.14.120 - Exemptions—Chako sticks or throwing stars.
12A.14.130 - Failure to register as a firearms offender.
12A.14.140 - Unlawful carrying of pistol.
12A.14.150 - Unlawful possession of loaded rifle in motor vehicle.
12A.14.160 - Possessing dangerous weapon on school facility
12A.14.170 - Weapons prohibited in certain places
12A.14.175 - Weapons prohibited at permitted demonstration
12A.14.177 - Weapons at voting facility
12A.14.180 - Unlawful delivery of pistol by dealer
12A.14.185 - Unlawful delivery of firearm by licensed dealer
12A.14.190 - Unlawful sales by a dealer.
12A.14.195 - Unlawful sale or transfer of firearm
12A.14.200 - Altering identifying marks of firearm.
12A.14.210 - Unlawful discharge of laser.
12A.14.220 - Dangerous exhibitions
12A.14.230 - Large capacity magazine
12A.14.240 - Untraceable firearms
12A.14.260 - Unfinished firearms
Chapter 12A.16 - OFFENSES AGAINST GOVERNMENTAL ORDER
12A.16.010 - Obstructing a public officer
12A.16.020 - Hindering law enforcement
12A.16.030 - Escape
12A.16.040 - False reporting
12A.16.050 - Resisting arrest
12A.16.060 - Unlawful interference with a police dog or horse
12A.16.070 - Disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer.
12A.16.080 - Bail jumping
12A.16.100 - Contempt of court
Chapter 12A.18 - OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN OR DEPENDENT PERSONS
12A.18.010 - Definitions.
12A.18.020 - Contributing to dependency
12A.18.030 - Contributing to delinquency.
12A.18.070 - Knowledge of age not element of offense.
12A.18.080 - Leaving child unattended.
12A.18.090 - Criminal mistreatment
Chapter 12A.20 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
12A.20.060 - Enforcement Priority—Marijuana
12A.20.100 - Opening or consuming marijuana products in public
12A.20.110 - Selling marijuana products to minor
Chapter 12A.21 - VIOLATION OF COURT ORDERS
12A.21.010 - Definitions
12A.21.020 - Issuance
12A.21.030 - Violation of order
12A.21.040 - Modification and termination of SODA order
12A.21.050 - Creation, evaluation, modification, and termination of SODA zone
Chapter 12A.22 - GAMBLING OFFENSES
12A.22.010 - Definitions.
12A.22.020 - Causing, aiding or abetting violation.
12A.22.030 - Deceptive or misleading act or practice—Operation of gambling activity.
12A.22.040 - Deceptive or misleading act or practice—Participation in gambling activity.
12A.22.050 - Gambling without license.
12A.22.060 - Gambling records.
12A.22.070 - Gambling information.
12A.22.090 - Bunco or swindling games or devices.
12A.22.100 - Gambling prohibited—Exceptions.
12A.22.110 - Public cardrooms prohibited.
Chapter 12A.24 - LIQUOR OFFENSES
12A.24.010 - Definitions
12A.24.020 - Disposition of liquor
12A.24.025 - Unlawful consuming of liquor, opening a container of liquor, or possessing an open container of liquor, each in a public place.
12A.24.030 - Possession of liquor at Seattle Center prohibited.
12A.24.040 - Hours of closing.
12A.24.060 - Prosecution—Description of offense.
12A.24.070 - Pleading particulars of offense.
12A.24.080 - Unlawful furnishing of liquor.
12A.24.085 - Public place or club—License required.
12A.24.090 - Unlawful sale of liquor.
12A.24.100 - Unlawful possession, consumption, acquisition or purchase of liquor by a minor.
12A.24.105 - Unlawful use, purchase, sale, or possession of powdered alcohol
12A.24.110 - Unlawful frequenting of tavern.
12A.24.120 - Unlawful treating on premises of a liquor establishment.
12A.24.130 - Unlawful transfer and use of identification.
12A.24.135 - Sale to or purchase or consumption by intoxicated person
12A.24.140 - Knowledge of age not element of offense.
12A.24.145 - Standards of conduct for licensees and employees
12A.24.147 - Refusal to permit inspection
12A.24.150 - Classification and penalty
Chapter 12A.28 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
12A.28.010 - Interference caused by electromagnetic wave generator—Unlawful.
12A.28.020 - Notice to owner of interfering device—Checking device by demonstration.
12A.28.030 - Prevention of interference—Shielding or abatement of device.
12A.28.040 - Exemptions.
12A.28.060 - Unlawful to keep books after notice to return.
12A.28.070 - Failure to appear in response to citation.
12A.28.080 - Unlawful sale of food stamps.
12A.28.090 - Trafficking in food stamps.
12A.28.200 - Definitions.
12A.28.210 - Prohibited acts of employers.
12A.28.220 - Unlawful acts relating to private security guards
Chapter 12A.30 - INHALATION, POSSESSION AND SALE OF SUBSTANCES RELEASING TOXIC VAPORS OR FUMES
12A.30.010 - Definition.
12A.30.020 - Unlawful inhalation—Exception.
12A.30.030 - Possession of certain substances prohibited, when.
12A.30.040 - Sale of certain substances prohibited, when.
12A.30.050 - Violation—Penalty.
Chapter 12A.32 - PREGNANCY TERMINATION
12A.32.010 - Cooperation with out-of-state law enforcement
12A.32.020 - Enforcement priority
Subtitle II - Miscellaneous Regulations
Chapter 12A.50 - SOCIAL CARD GAMES
12A.50.010 - Use of premises for social card games prohibited
12A.50.020 - Violation—Penalty
Chapter 12A.54 - CLIMBING ON WEDGEWOOD ROCK
12A.54.010 - Climbing prohibited
12A.54.020 - Violation—Penalty
Chapter 12A.56 - ARREST OF PROBATIONERS
12A.56.010 - Probationer defined
12A.56.020 - Authority to arrest
Chapter 12A.58 - UNAUTHORIZED POLICE BADGES
12A.58.010 - Sale or exchange unlawful
12A.58.020 - Unlawful possession
12A.58.030 - Violation—Penalty
Chapter 12A.60 - FIRE ALARM AND POLICE SIGNAL SYSTEMS
12A.60.010 - Interference prohibited.
12A.60.020 - Permit to alter system.
12A.60.030 - Notification of Superintendent.
12A.60.040 - Unlawful representation as employee or member.
12A.60.050 - Placement of telegraph, telephone or electric wires.
12A.60.060 - Reciprocal agreements.
12A.60.070 - Unlawful use of badge, insignia or uniform.
12A.60.080 - Use of key to fire alarm box.
12A.60.090 - Unlawful to cross guard lines at fire.
12A.60.100 - Interference with signal box or booth.
12A.60.105 - Injuring or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment—Sounding false alarm of fire.
12A.60.110 - Violation—Penalty.
Chapter 12A.62 - MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR CITIZENS INJURED WHILE AIDING POLICE
12A.62.010 - Application for reimbursement.
12A.62.020 - Payment authority.
Chapter 12A.64 - TRESPASSING ON GARBAGE DUMPS
12A.64.010 - Unlawful acts designated.
12A.64.020 - Violation—Penalty.
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