Ord 2049 - Prohibit Prostitutn
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1256
ORDINANCE NO. 2049
AN ORDINANCE PROIDBmNG LOITERING TO soucrr PROSTITUTION AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
TIIE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECITON 1. Definition of orostitution. As used in this ordinance, "prostitution"
means engaging in, offering to engage in, or agreeing to engage in an act of sexual conduct
or sexual contact as those terms are defined in ORS 167.002(4) and (5), with a person not
married to the actor, in return for the payment of a fee.
Section 2. Loiterim!: to solicit orostitution orohibited. It is unlawful for any person
to loiter in or near any street or public place in a manner and under circumstances
manifesting the purpose of inducing, enticing, soliciting, or procuring another to commit
an act of prostitution. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining
whether such purpose is manifested are that the person repeatedly beckons to, stops or
attempts to stop, or engages in conversation, passersby or repeatedly stops or attempts to
stop motor vehicle operators by hailing them or gesturing to them.
Section 3. Penalty for Violation. Violation of this ordinance is punishable, upon
conviction, by a fine of not more than $500.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding six
months, or both. However, no greater penalty shall be imposed than the penalty
prescribed by Oregon statute for the same act or omission.
Section 4. Emen!:encv Clause. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, an emergency is declared to exist and
this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by
the Mayor. ;1 ~ /\ l (_ 7 _ 70
Approved as to form:?7. ~ kj/"e::.
City Attorney Date
Approved: ~.....,. ~ ;9 9[0.. ~.)
Nancy A. Ki ey, Mayor ,
Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the office of the Recorder
Attest: ~ ~ -;;...-.i,
Mary Te ant, Deputy Recorder
City of Woodburn
November 7, 1990
November 9, 1990
November 9, 1990
November 9, 1990
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