[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Brentwood 6-27-2014 by Ord. No. 1228. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates that a different
meaning is intended:
A form of harassment and is defined as an intentional course
of conduct which is reasonably likely to intimidate, emotionally abuse,
defame or threaten another person and which serves no legitimate purpose.
A pattern of conduct comprised of a series of acts over a
period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose.
Any conduct, whether verbal, physical, written, or by means
of any mode of communication which:
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any bullying
or harassment of a person or to induce another person to engage in
such bullying or harassment.
No person shall retaliate against any person who reports any
conduct which is prohibited by this chapter.
This chapter shall not be construed to apply to any constitutionally
protected activity or speech.
It shall be unlawful for any custodial parent, guardian or custodian of any unemancipated person under the age of 18 years to allow or permit such person to violate the provisions of §§ 83-2 or 83-3 above. The fact that prior to the present offense a parent, guardian or custodian was informed in writing by a law enforcement officer of a separate violation of §§ 83-2 or 83-3 by the same minor occurring within 90 days prior to the present offense shall constitute a rebuttable presumption that such parent, guardian or custodian allowed or permitted the present violation.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty
of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $600 and costs of prosecution or, in
default of payment of such fine and costs, to undergo imprisonment
for not more than 30 days.
