Spokane Municipal Code

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Division IV. Local Criminal Violations

Chapter 10.60 Local Criminal Code

Section 10.60.050 Lewd Conduct

1. It is unlawful for a person to intentionally perform any lewd act in a public place or at a place and under circumstances where such act could be observed by any member of the public.

2. As used in this section a lewd act is:

1. 1. the touching, caressing or fondling of the genitals or female breast(s); or

1. 2. sexual intercourse; or

1. 3. masturbation

3. This section is not applicable to:

1. classes, seminars, and lectures held for serious scientific, cultural or educational purposes;

2. expressive conduct such as exhibits, performances or dances that are not obscene, subject to time, place and manner restrictions; or

3. the exposure of a female breast while nursing an infant or expressing breast milk.

4. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

Date Passed: Monday, October 3, 2022

Effective Date: Monday, October 3, 2022

ORD C36289 Section 4

Section 10.60.050 Lewd Conduct

1. It is unlawful for a person to intentionally perform any lewd act in a public place or at a place and under circumstances where such act could be observed by any member of the public.

2. As used in this section a lewd act is:

1. 1. the touching, caressing or fondling of the genitals or female breast(s); or

1. 2. sexual intercourse; or

1. 3. masturbation

3. This section is not applicable to:

1. classes, seminars, and lectures held for serious scientific, cultural or educational purposes;

2. expressive conduct such as exhibits, performances or dances that are not obscene, subject to time, place and manner restrictions; or

3. the exposure of a female breast while nursing an infant or expressing breast milk.

4. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

Date Passed: Monday, October 3, 2022

Effective Date: Monday, October 3, 2022

ORD C36289 Section 4