Chapter 5.80
INDECENT EXPOSURE

Sections:

5.80.010    Statutory authority.

5.80.020    Definitions.

5.80.030    Exposure of female breasts prohibited.

5.80.040    Exposure of private parts prohibited.

5.80.050    Accessory—Violation designated.

5.80.060    Exceptions.

5.80.010 Statutory 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 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. 11-87 § 1: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

5.80.020 Definitions.

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/or beverages is clearly incidental to such performances. This definition does not supersede the provisions of Section 5.80.010 of this chapter. (Ord. 11-87 § 2: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

5.80.030 Exposure 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 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 breast 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. 11-87 § 3: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

5.80.040 Exposure 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. 11-87 § 4: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

5.80.050 Accessory—Violation designated.

Every person is guilty of a misdemeanor who permits, counsels, or assists any person to violate any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 11-87 § 5: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)

5.80.060 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. 11-87 § 6: Ord. 13 § 1 (part), 1982)