Chapter 9.32
OFFENSES BY AND AGAINST MINORS

Sections:

9.32.010    Definitions.

9.32.020    Leaving child unattended in a parked automobile.

9.32.030    Purchasing or obtaining tobacco by persons under the age of 18 – Civil infraction.

9.32.040    Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

9.32.050    Leaving a child unattended.

9.32.060    Applying tattoo to a minor.

9.32.070    Communication with minor for immoral purposes.

9.32.080    Custodial interference in the second degree.

9.32.090    Unlawful harboring of a minor.

9.32.010 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the words contained in this chapter are defined as follows:

(1) “Abused child” means a physically or sexually mistreated child as defined in RCW 13.34.030.

(2) “Child” means a person less than 18 years of age, unless otherwise specified.

(3) “Delinquent act” means an act committed by a child, which would be designated a crime if committed by an adult.

(4) “Dependent child” means a child who is:

(a) Neglected, as defined in subsection (6) of this section; or

(b) Abused as defined in subsection (1) of this section.

(5) “Minor” means any person less than 18 years of age, unless otherwise specifically designated.

(6) “Neglected child” means a child who is:

(a) Without a parent or legal guardian or legal custodian or who has been abandoned by such; or

(b) In a situation of clear and present danger of suffering substantial damage to their mental or physical health; or

(c) A runaway from their home or a fugitive from their parent or guardian. (Ord. 017-23 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 1724 § 16, 1998).

9.32.020 Leaving child unattended in a parked automobile.

The following sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and any amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference as a portion of the criminal code of the city of Port Orchard as if fully set forth herein: RCW 9.91.060. (Ord. 1724 § 16, 1998).

9.32.030 Purchasing or obtaining tobacco by persons under the age of 18 – Civil infraction.

The following sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and any amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference as a portion of the criminal code of the city of Port Orchard as if fully set forth herein: RCW 70.155.080. (Ord. 1724 § 16, 1998).

9.32.040 Contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

(1) A person is guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor if, by act or omission, they knowingly cause or encourage a minor to commit or otherwise contribute to a minor’s commission of a delinquent act.

(2) Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 017-23 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 1724 § 16, 1998).

9.32.050 Leaving a child unattended.

(1) It is unlawful for any person having the care and custody, whether temporary or permanent, of a child five years old or less, to leave such a child unattended.

(2) For purposes of this section, a person leaves a child “unattended” if that person leaves the child without the direct and immediate supervision by any person 12 years old or older and under circumstances causing alarm in a reasonable person as to the safety and welfare of the child.

(3) Leaving a child unattended is a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1724 § 16, 1998).

9.32.060 Applying tattoo to a minor.

The following section of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and any amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference as a portion of the criminal code of the city of Port Orchard as if fully set forth herein: RCW 26.28.085, Applying tattoo to a minor – Penalty. (Ord. 1776 § 1, 1999).

9.32.070 Communication with minor for immoral purposes.

The following section of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and any amendments thereto, is adopted by reference as a portion of the criminal code of the city as if fully set forth in this chapter: RCW 9.68A.090. (Ord. 1890 § 21, 2003).

9.32.080 Custodial interference in the second degree.

The following section of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and any amendments thereto, is adopted by reference as a portion of the criminal code of the city as if fully set forth in this chapter: RCW 9A.40.070. (Ord. 1890 § 22, 2003).

9.32.090 Unlawful harboring of a minor.

The following section of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and any amendments thereto, is adopted by reference as a portion of the criminal code of the city as if fully set forth in this chapter: RCW 13.32A.080. (Ord. 1890 § 23, 2003).