Blythe Municipal Code Ch. 9.36 Indecent Exposure

A. This chapter is adopted pursuant to Sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code.

B. 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 said Sections 318.5 and 318.6.

(Ord. 445 § 1, 1974)

A. No person, while acting as a waiter, waitress or entertainer in an establishment which serves food, beverages, or food and beverages, including, but not limited to, alcoholic beverages, for consumption on the premises of such establishment, shall:

1. Expose his or her genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region; or

2. Expose any device, costume or covering, which gives the appearance of or simulates the genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region; or

3. Expose any portion of the female breast at or below the areola thereof.

B. For purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to be a waiter, waitress or entertainer if such person acts in that capacity without regard to whether or not such person is paid by compensation by the management of the establishment in which the activity is performed.

(Ord. 508 § 1, 1978; Ord. 445 § 2, 1974)

Exposure by performers in public. No 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, shall:

A. Expose his or her genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region; or

B. Expose any device, costume or covering which gives the appearance of or simulates the genitals, pubic hair, buttocks, perineum, anal region or pubic hair region; or

C. Expose any portion of the female breast at or below the areola thereof.

(Ord. 508 § 2, 1978; Ord. 445 § 3, 1974)

No person shall cause, permit, procure, counsel or assist any person to expose or simulate exposure, as prohibited in Sections 9.36.020 and 9.36.030.

(Ord. 445 § 4, 1974)

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a theater, concert hall or similar establishment which is primarily devoted to theatrical performances.

(Ord. 445 § 5, 1974)

A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in Chapter 1.24.

(Ord. 445 § 6, 1974)