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City of Higginsville, MO
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2023-12-18
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Title II: Public Health, Safety and Welfare
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Chapter 215 Offenses
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Title I: Government Code
Ch 100
General Provisions
Ch 105
Officers and Employees
Ch 110
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Ch 115
Personnel Rules and Regulations
Ch 117
Open Meetings and Records Policy
Ch 120
Elections
Ch 125
Procurement
Ch 130
Conflicts of Interest
Ch 135
Municipal Court
Ch 140
Libraries
Ch 145
Boards and Commissions
Ch 150
City Cemetery
Ch 155
Taxation
Title II: Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Ch 200
Police
Ch 205
(Reserved)
Ch 210
Animals and Fowl
Ch 215
Offenses
Ch 215 Art I
General Provisions
Section 215.005
Definitions.
Ch 215 Art II
Offenses Against The Person
Section 215.010
Assault.
Section 215.015
Domestic Assault.
Section 215.020
Assault of A Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections Officer, Emergency Personnel, Highway Worker or Probation and Parole Officer.
Section 215.030
Harassment.
Section 215.035
Stalking — Definitions.
Section 215.040
False Imprisonment.
Section 215.050
Endangering The Welfare of A Child.
Section 215.055
Leaving A Child Unattended in A Motor Vehicle.
Ch 215 Art III
Offenses Concerning Administration of Justice
Section 215.060
Concealing An Offense.
Section 215.070
Hindering Prosecution.
Section 215.080
Refusal To Identify As A Witness.
Section 215.090
Disturbing A Judicial Proceeding.
Section 215.100
Tampering With A Witness — Tampering With A Victim.
Section 215.105
Tampering With Physical Evidence.
Section 215.110
Improper Communication.
Section 215.120
False Impersonation.
Section 215.130
False Reports.
Section 215.140
Resisting or Interfering With Arrest, Detention or Stop.
Section 215.145
Obstructing Police.
Section 215.150
Escape or Attempted Escape From Custody.
Section 215.155
Interference With Legal Process.
Ch 215 Art IV
Offenses Concerning Public Safety
Section 215.160
Abandonment Of Airtight Or Semi-Airtight Containers.
Section 215.170
Littering.
Section 215.180
Littering Via Carcasses.
Section 215.190
Corrupting Or Diverting Water Supply.
Ch 215 Art V
Offenses Concerning Public Peace
Section 215.200
Peace Disturbance.
Section 215.210
Private Peace Disturbance.
Section 215.220
Peace Disturbance Definitions.
Section 215.223
Disorderly Conduct.
Section 215.225
Unlawful Assembly.
Section 215.230
Rioting.
Section 215.235
Refusal To Disperse.
Section 215.237
Fighting.
Ch 215 Art VI
Offenses Concerning Weapons and Firearms
Section 215.240
Definitions.
Section 215.250
Weapons — Carrying Concealed — Other Unlawful Use.
Section 215.255
through Section 215.270. (Reserved)
Section 215.275
Possession of Firearm Unlawful For Certain Persons.
Section 215.280
Carrying Concealed Firearms Prohibited — Penalty For Violation.
Section 215.285
Discharging Air Gun, Etc.
Ch 215 Art VII
Offenses Concerning Property
Section 215.290
Tampering.
Section 215.300
Property Damage.
Section 215.305
Soaping or Defacing Windows.
Section 215.310
Claim of Right.
Section 215.320
Trespass in The First Degree.
Section 215.330
Trespass in The Second Degree.
Section 215.335
Trespass of A School Bus.
Section 215.337
Dumping, Littering.
Section 215.340
Reckless Burning Or Exploding.
Section 215.350
Negligent Burning Or Exploding.
Section 215.360
Stealing.
Section 215.363
Willful Concealment of Unpurchased Merchandise.
Section 215.365
Theft of Motor Fuel.
Section 215.370
(Reserved)
Section 215.375
Financial Exploitation of The Elderly and Disabled.
Section 215.380
Fraudulent Use of A Credit or Debit Device.
Section 215.390
Deceptive Business Practice.
Section 215.393
Posting Bills Generally.
Section 215.395
Posting On, Defacing Utility Poles.
Section 215.397
Removing Advertisements.
Section 215.400
Alteration or Removal of Item Numbers With Intent To Deprive Lawful Owner.
Section 215.410
Failure To Return Rented Personal Property — Enforcement Procedure — Penalty — Venue.
Section 215.420
Passing Bad Checks.
Section 215.425
Shoplifting — Detention of Suspect By Merchant — Liability Presumption.
Section 215.426
Copper Wire or Cable, Collectors and Dealers To Keep Register, Information Required — Penalty — Exempt Transactions.
Section 215.427
Metal Beer Keg, Prohibition On Purchase or Possession By Scrap Metal Dealer — Violation, Penalty.
Section 215.428
Metal Belonging To Cemeteries, Political Subdivisions, Electric Cooperatives and Utilities — Scrap Yard Not To Purchase — Violation, Penalty.
Section 215.429
Scrap Metal Dealers — Payments in Excess of $500.00 To Be Made By Check — Exceptions.
Ch 215 Art VIII
Offenses Concerning Prostitution and Morals
Section 215.430
Article Definitions.
Section 215.435
Prostitution.
Section 215.440
Patronizing Prostitution.
Section 215.445
Prostitution and Patronizing Prostitution — Sex of Parties No Defense, When.
Section 215.450
Prostitution Houses Deemed Public Nuisances.
Section 215.455
Public Indecency.
Section 215.460
Public Display of Explicit Sexual Material.
Section 215.465
Peeping Toms.
Ch 215 Art IX
Sexual Offenses
Section 215.470
Article Definitions.
Section 215.475
Indecent Exposure (Sexual Misconduct).
Section 215.480
Sexual Misconduct.
Section 215.483
through Section 215.485. (Reserved)
Section 215.487
Halloween, Restrictions On Conduct — Violations.
Ch 215 Art X
Offenses Concerning Pornography
Section 215.490
Definitions.
Section 215.500
Promoting Pornography For Minors or Obscenity.
Section 215.510
Furnishing Pornographic Materials To Minors.
Ch 215 Art XI
Offenses Concerning Drugs
Section 215.520
Possession of Marijuana.
Section 215.530
Possession or Control of A Controlled Substance.
Section 215.535
Limitations On The Retail Sale of Methamphetamine Precursor Drugs.
Section 215.540
Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia.
Section 215.550
Inhalation or Inducing Others To Inhale Solvent Fumes To Cause Certain Reactions, Prohibited — Exceptions.
Section 215.560
Inducing, or Possession With Intent To Induce, Symptoms By Use of Solvents and Other Substances, Prohibited.
Section 215.570
Possession or Purchase of Solvents To Aid Others in Violations, Prohibited — Violations of Sections 215.550 To 215.560 — Penalty.
Ch 215 Art XII
Offenses Concerning Minors
Section 215.580
Article Definitions.
Section 215.590
Curfew.
Section 215.600
Parental Responsibility.
Ch 215 Art XIII
Offenses Concerning Tobacco
Section 215.610
Definitions.
Section 215.620
Unlawful To Sell or Distribute Tobacco Products To Minors — Vending Machine Requirements.
Section 215.630
Minors Prohibited From Purchase Or Possession Of Tobacco — Misrepresentation Of Age.
Section 215.640
Retail Sales Tax License Required For Sale Of Tobacco Products.
Section 215.650
Required Sign Stating Violation Of State Law To Sell Tobacco To Minors Under Age Eighteen — Display Of Sign Required Where.
Section 215.660
Restrictions On Sales of Individual Packs of Cigarettes.
Section 215.670
Proof Of Age Required, When Defense To Action For Violation Is Reasonable Reliance On Proof — Liability.
Ch 215 Art XIV
Offenses Concerning Fireworks
Section 215.680
When Sale of Fireworks Prohibited — Permits.
Section 215.690
When Discharging Fireworks Prohibited.
Section 215.700
Place of Discharging Fireworks — Permits For Displays.
Ch 215 Art XV
Offenses Concerning Streets and Sidewalks
Section 215.710
Excavations.
Section 215.720
Sharp or Harmful Substances On Streets.
Section 215.730
Duty To Keep Sidewalks Clean.
Section 215.740
Duty To Remove Snow and Ice From Sidewalks.
Section 215.750
Clearing of Vegetation.
Section 215.760
Placing Offensive Substances — Spitting Upon Sidewalks.
Section 215.770
Soliciting From Roadways, Streets, Highways.
Ch 215 Art XVI
Miscellaneous
Section 215.780
Hauling Logs, Brush, Etc., Over Streets.
Section 215.785
Throwing Objects.
Section 215.790
Throwing Objects From Cars.
Section 215.795
Cellar Doors and Vaults.
Section 215.800
Open Burning Restricted.
Section 215.805
Fortune-Telling.
Section 215.810
Playing Games in Public Places.
Section 215.815
Location of Vehicles For Sale of Farm Products.
Section 215.820
Unauthorized Riding On Trains.
Section 215.830
Misuse of Emergency Telephone Services.
Ch 217
Abandoned Property
Ch 220
Health and Sanitation
Ch 225
Fair Housing
Ch 230
Emergency Management
Ch 235
Ambulance Service
Ch 240
Parks and Recreation
Ch 245
Garbage, Rubbish and Trash Code
Ch 250
(Reserved)
Title III: Traffic Code
Ch 300
General Provisions
Ch 305
Traffic Administration
Ch 310
Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
Ch 315
Traffic Control Devices
Ch 320
Speed Regulations
Ch 325
Turning Movements
Ch 330
One-Way Streets and Alleys
Ch 335
Stop and Yield Intersections, Railroad Crossings
Ch 340
Miscellaneous Driving Rules
Ch 342
Alcohol-Related Traffic Offenses
Ch 345
Pedestrians' Rights and Duties
Ch 350
Method of Parking
Ch 355
Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places
Ch 360
Stopping for Loading or Unloading Only
Ch 365
Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited on Certain Streets
Ch 370
Vehicle Equipment
Ch 375
Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
Ch 380
Licensing Requirements
Ch 385
Abandoned Vehicles
Sch I
Speed Limits
Sch II
Stop Signs
Sch III
Prohibited Parking — When
Sch IV
Parking Restrictions
Sch V
Turning Regulations
Title IV: Land Use
Ch 400
Planning
Ch 405
Floodplain Regulations
Ch 410
Zoning Regulations
Ch 415
Subdivision Regulations
Title V: Building and Construction
Ch 500
General Provisions
Ch 505
Dangerous Buildings
Ch 510
Building Codes
Ch 515
Streets and Sidewalks
Title VI: Business and Occupation
Ttl VI Notes
Business and Occupation
Ch 600
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 605
Licenses and Business Regulations
Ch 610
Billiard Halls and Bowling Alleys
Ch 615
Tree Surgeons
Ch 620
Taxicabs
Ch 625
Cigarettes
Ch 630
Amusement Places
Ch 635
Mobile Food Vendors
Title VII: Utilities
Ch 700
Municipal Utilities
Ch 705
Electricity
Ch 710
Water
Ch 715
Sewers
Ch 720
Video Services Providers
Cross Reference
Ch CR
Cross Reference
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Chapter 215
Offenses
Article I
General Provisions
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Section 215.005
Definitions.
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Article II
Offenses Against The Person
chevron_right
Section 215.010
Assault.
chevron_right
Section 215.015
Domestic Assault.
chevron_right
Section 215.020
Assault of A Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections Officer, Emergency Personnel, Highway Worker or Probation and Parole Officer.
chevron_right
Section 215.030
Harassment.
chevron_right
Section 215.035
Stalking — Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.040
False Imprisonment.
chevron_right
Section 215.050
Endangering The Welfare of A Child.
chevron_right
Section 215.055
Leaving A Child Unattended in A Motor Vehicle.
chevron_right
Article III
Offenses Concerning Administration of Justice
chevron_right
Section 215.060
Concealing An Offense.
chevron_right
Section 215.070
Hindering Prosecution.
chevron_right
Section 215.080
Refusal To Identify As A Witness.
chevron_right
Section 215.090
Disturbing A Judicial Proceeding.
chevron_right
Section 215.100
Tampering With A Witness — Tampering With A Victim.
chevron_right
Section 215.105
Tampering With Physical Evidence.
chevron_right
Section 215.110
Improper Communication.
chevron_right
Section 215.120
False Impersonation.
chevron_right
Section 215.130
False Reports.
chevron_right
Section 215.140
Resisting or Interfering With Arrest, Detention or Stop.
chevron_right
Section 215.145
Obstructing Police.
chevron_right
Section 215.150
Escape or Attempted Escape From Custody.
chevron_right
Section 215.155
Interference With Legal Process.
chevron_right
Article IV
Offenses Concerning Public Safety
chevron_right
Section 215.160
Abandonment Of Airtight Or Semi-Airtight Containers.
chevron_right
Section 215.170
Littering.
chevron_right
Section 215.180
Littering Via Carcasses.
chevron_right
Section 215.190
Corrupting Or Diverting Water Supply.
chevron_right
Article V
Offenses Concerning Public Peace
chevron_right
Section 215.200
Peace Disturbance.
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Section 215.210
Private Peace Disturbance.
chevron_right
Section 215.220
Peace Disturbance Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.223
Disorderly Conduct.
chevron_right
Section 215.225
Unlawful Assembly.
chevron_right
Section 215.230
Rioting.
chevron_right
Section 215.235
Refusal To Disperse.
chevron_right
Section 215.237
Fighting.
chevron_right
Article VI
Offenses Concerning Weapons and Firearms
chevron_right
Section 215.240
Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.250
Weapons — Carrying Concealed — Other Unlawful Use.
chevron_right
Section 215.255
through Section 215.270. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Section 215.275
Possession of Firearm Unlawful For Certain Persons.
chevron_right
Section 215.280
Carrying Concealed Firearms Prohibited — Penalty For Violation.
chevron_right
Section 215.285
Discharging Air Gun, Etc.
chevron_right
Article VII
Offenses Concerning Property
chevron_right
Section 215.290
Tampering.
chevron_right
Section 215.300
Property Damage.
chevron_right
Section 215.305
Soaping or Defacing Windows.
chevron_right
Section 215.310
Claim of Right.
chevron_right
Section 215.320
Trespass in The First Degree.
chevron_right
Section 215.330
Trespass in The Second Degree.
chevron_right
Section 215.335
Trespass of A School Bus.
chevron_right
Section 215.337
Dumping, Littering.
chevron_right
Section 215.340
Reckless Burning Or Exploding.
chevron_right
Section 215.350
Negligent Burning Or Exploding.
chevron_right
Section 215.360
Stealing.
chevron_right
Section 215.363
Willful Concealment of Unpurchased Merchandise.
chevron_right
Section 215.365
Theft of Motor Fuel.
chevron_right
Section 215.370
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Section 215.375
Financial Exploitation of The Elderly and Disabled.
chevron_right
Section 215.380
Fraudulent Use of A Credit or Debit Device.
chevron_right
Section 215.390
Deceptive Business Practice.
chevron_right
Section 215.393
Posting Bills Generally.
chevron_right
Section 215.395
Posting On, Defacing Utility Poles.
chevron_right
Section 215.397
Removing Advertisements.
chevron_right
Section 215.400
Alteration or Removal of Item Numbers With Intent To Deprive Lawful Owner.
chevron_right
Section 215.410
Failure To Return Rented Personal Property — Enforcement Procedure — Penalty — Venue.
chevron_right
Section 215.420
Passing Bad Checks.
chevron_right
Section 215.425
Shoplifting — Detention of Suspect By Merchant — Liability Presumption.
chevron_right
Section 215.426
Copper Wire or Cable, Collectors and Dealers To Keep Register, Information Required — Penalty — Exempt Transactions.
chevron_right
Section 215.427
Metal Beer Keg, Prohibition On Purchase or Possession By Scrap Metal Dealer — Violation, Penalty.
chevron_right
Section 215.428
Metal Belonging To Cemeteries, Political Subdivisions, Electric Cooperatives and Utilities — Scrap Yard Not To Purchase — Violation, Penalty.
chevron_right
Section 215.429
Scrap Metal Dealers — Payments in Excess of $500.00 To Be Made By Check — Exceptions.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Offenses Concerning Prostitution and Morals
chevron_right
Section 215.430
Article Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.435
Prostitution.
chevron_right
Section 215.440
Patronizing Prostitution.
chevron_right
Section 215.445
Prostitution and Patronizing Prostitution — Sex of Parties No Defense, When.
chevron_right
Section 215.450
Prostitution Houses Deemed Public Nuisances.
chevron_right
Section 215.455
Public Indecency.
chevron_right
Section 215.460
Public Display of Explicit Sexual Material.
chevron_right
Section 215.465
Peeping Toms.
chevron_right
Article IX
Sexual Offenses
chevron_right
Section 215.470
Article Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.475
Indecent Exposure (Sexual Misconduct).
chevron_right
Section 215.480
Sexual Misconduct.
chevron_right
Section 215.483
through Section 215.485. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Section 215.487
Halloween, Restrictions On Conduct — Violations.
chevron_right
Article X
Offenses Concerning Pornography
chevron_right
Section 215.490
Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.500
Promoting Pornography For Minors or Obscenity.
chevron_right
Section 215.510
Furnishing Pornographic Materials To Minors.
chevron_right
Article XI
Offenses Concerning Drugs
chevron_right
Section 215.520
Possession of Marijuana.
chevron_right
Section 215.530
Possession or Control of A Controlled Substance.
chevron_right
Section 215.535
Limitations On The Retail Sale of Methamphetamine Precursor Drugs.
chevron_right
Section 215.540
Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia.
chevron_right
Section 215.550
Inhalation or Inducing Others To Inhale Solvent Fumes To Cause Certain Reactions, Prohibited — Exceptions.
chevron_right
Section 215.560
Inducing, or Possession With Intent To Induce, Symptoms By Use of Solvents and Other Substances, Prohibited.
chevron_right
Section 215.570
Possession or Purchase of Solvents To Aid Others in Violations, Prohibited — Violations of Sections 215.550 To 215.560 — Penalty.
chevron_right
Article XII
Offenses Concerning Minors
chevron_right
Section 215.580
Article Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.590
Curfew.
chevron_right
Section 215.600
Parental Responsibility.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Offenses Concerning Tobacco
chevron_right
Section 215.610
Definitions.
chevron_right
Section 215.620
Unlawful To Sell or Distribute Tobacco Products To Minors — Vending Machine Requirements.
chevron_right
Section 215.630
Minors Prohibited From Purchase Or Possession Of Tobacco — Misrepresentation Of Age.
chevron_right
Section 215.640
Retail Sales Tax License Required For Sale Of Tobacco Products.
chevron_right
Section 215.650
Required Sign Stating Violation Of State Law To Sell Tobacco To Minors Under Age Eighteen — Display Of Sign Required Where.
chevron_right
Section 215.660
Restrictions On Sales of Individual Packs of Cigarettes.
chevron_right
Section 215.670
Proof Of Age Required, When Defense To Action For Violation Is Reasonable Reliance On Proof — Liability.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Offenses Concerning Fireworks
chevron_right
Section 215.680
When Sale of Fireworks Prohibited — Permits.
chevron_right
Section 215.690
When Discharging Fireworks Prohibited.
chevron_right
Section 215.700
Place of Discharging Fireworks — Permits For Displays.
chevron_right
Article XV
Offenses Concerning Streets and Sidewalks
chevron_right
Section 215.710
Excavations.
chevron_right
Section 215.720
Sharp or Harmful Substances On Streets.
chevron_right
Section 215.730
Duty To Keep Sidewalks Clean.
chevron_right
Section 215.740
Duty To Remove Snow and Ice From Sidewalks.
chevron_right
Section 215.750
Clearing of Vegetation.
chevron_right
Section 215.760
Placing Offensive Substances — Spitting Upon Sidewalks.
chevron_right
Section 215.770
Soliciting From Roadways, Streets, Highways.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Miscellaneous
chevron_right
Section 215.780
Hauling Logs, Brush, Etc., Over Streets.
chevron_right
Section 215.785
Throwing Objects.
chevron_right
Section 215.790
Throwing Objects From Cars.
chevron_right
Section 215.795
Cellar Doors and Vaults.
chevron_right
Section 215.800
Open Burning Restricted.
chevron_right
Section 215.805
Fortune-Telling.
chevron_right
Section 215.810
Playing Games in Public Places.
chevron_right
Section 215.815
Location of Vehicles For Sale of Farm Products.
chevron_right
Section 215.820
Unauthorized Riding On Trains.
chevron_right
Section 215.830
Misuse of Emergency Telephone Services.
chevron_right