Chapter 9.32
INDECENT EXPOSURE

Sections:

9.32.010    Definitions—Authority.

9.32.020    Theater defined.

9.32.030    Display of female breasts prohibited.

9.32.040    Display of private parts prohibited

9.32.050    Permitting or assisting violation.

9.32.060    Exceptions.

9.32.070    Penalty for violation.

9.32.010 Definitions—Authority.

This chapter is adopted pursuant to Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code. All words used in this chapter which also are used in the said Sections 318.5 and 318.6 are used in the same sense and mean the same as the same respective words used in the said Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code. (Ord. 449 § 1, 1970)

9.32.020 Theater defined.

As used in this chapter and in Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code, the phrase “Theater, concert hall, or other similar establishment which is primarily devoted to theatrical performances” means a building, playhouse, room, hall or other place having permanently affixed seats so arranged that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage, upon which theatrical or vaudeville or similar performances are given, and in which the serving of food and beverages or both is clearly incidental to such performances (and for which a city license for a theater is in full force and effect). This definition does not supersede the provisions of Section 9.32.010. (Ord. 449 § 2, 1970)

9.32.030 Display of female breasts prohibited.

Every female is guilty of a misdemeanor who, while participating in any live act, demonstration or exhibition in any public place, place open to the public, or place open to the public view, or while serving food or drink or both to any customer:

A.    Exposes any portion of either breast below a straight line so drawn that both nipples and all portions of both breasts which have a different pigmentation than that of the main portion of the breasts are below such straight line; or

B.    Employs any device or covering which is intended to simulate such portions of the breast; or

C.    Wears any type of clothing so that any portion of such part of the breast may be observed. (Ord. 449 § 3, 1970)

9.32.040 Display of private parts prohibited.

Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who:

A.    Exposes his or her private parts or buttocks, or employs any device or covering which is intended to simulate the private parts or pubic hair of such person, while participating in any live act, demonstration or exhibition in any public place, place open to the public or place open to public view, or while serving food or drink or both to any customer; or

B.    Permits, procures or assists any person to so expose himself or herself, or to employ any such device. (Ord. 449 § 4, 1970)

9.32.050 Permitting or assisting violation.

Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who permits, counsels or assists any person to violate any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 449 § 5, 1970)

9.32.060 Exceptions.

This chapter does not apply to:

A.    A theater, concert hall or similar establishment which is primarily devoted to theatrical performances;

B.    Any act authorized or prohibited by any state statute. (Ord. 449 § 6, 1970)

9.32.070 Penalty for violation.

The penalty for violations of this chapter shall be as prescribed in Section 1.16.010. (Ord. 505 § 2 (part), 1973: Ord. 449 § 8, 1970)