A. Acts
Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to be present in, on or
near any thoroughfare or place open to the public or near any public
or private place in a manner and under circumstances manifesting the
purpose of engaging in drug-related activity defined as offenses in
Chapters 6 and 6.5 of Division 10 of the California Health and Safety
Code.
B. Circumstances.
Among circumstances that may be considered in determining whether
such purpose is manifested are that the person:
1. Is
a known drug user, possessor or seller. For purpose of this section,
a "known unlawful drug user, possessor or seller" is a
person who has, within the knowledge of the arresting officer, been
convicted in any court within this State of any violation involving
the use, possession or sale of any of the substances referred to in
Chapters 6 and 6.5 of Division 10 of the California Health and Safety
Code, or such person has been convicted of any violation of any of
the provisions of said sections or substantially similar laws of any
political subdivision of this State or of any other State; or a person
who displays physical characteristics of drug intoxication or usage,
such as "needle tracks," or a person who possesses drug
paraphernalia as defined by California
Health and Safety Code Section
11364.5d;
2. Is
currently subject to an order prohibiting his/her presence in a high
drug activity geographic area;
3. Behaves
in such a manner as to raise a reasonable suspicion that he or she
is about to engage in or is then engaged in any unlawful drug-related
activity, including by way of example only, acting as a "lookout";
4. Is
physically identified by the Sheriff's Special Assignment Officers
as a member of a "gang" or association which has as its
purpose illegal drug activity;
5. Transfers
small objects or packages for currency in a furtive fashion;
6. Takes
flight upon the appearance of Sheriff's Law Enforcement Officers;
7. Tries
to conceal himself/herself or any object which reasonably could be
involved in an unlawful drug-related activity;
8. Is
in an area that is known for unlawful drug use and trafficking;
9. Is
on or in premises that have been reported to law enforcement as a
place suspected of unlawful drug activity;
10. Is in or within six feet of any vehicles registered to a known unlawful
drug user, possessor or seller, or a person for whom there is an outstanding
warrant for a crime involving drug-related activity.
C. Enforcement.
Enforcement of this section shall be pursuant to a special training
policy as established by the local Sheriff's Station Commander.
(Prior code § 3-4.4.1; Ord. 1379 § 3, 10/28/19)
It is unlawful for any person to be present or to stand or sit
in or at the entrance of any religious facility, hall, theater or
place of public assemblage so as in any manner to obstruct said entrance.
(Prior code § 3-4.5; Ord. 1319 § 5, 10/10/16; Ord. 1379 § 3, 10/28/19)
It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 18 years, who
is subject to compulsory education or to compulsory continuation education,
to be present, idle, wander, or otherwise remain in or upon the public
streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other public
grounds, public places, public buildings, places of amusement and
eating places, vacant lots or any unsupervised place between the hours
of 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on days when school is in session. This
section does not apply:
A. When
the minor is accompanied by his/her parent, legal guardian, or other
person over the age of 18 having the care or custody of the minor;
or
B. When
the minor is on an emergency errand directed by his/her parent or
legal guardian or other person over the age of 18 having care or custody
of the minor; or
C. When
the minor is going to or coming directly from his or her place of
gainful employment or to or from a medical appointment; or
D. When
a student has permission to leave the school campus for lunch or a
school-related activity and have in their possession a valid, school-issued,
off-campus permit; or
E. When
a student is not scheduled to be in school; or
F. When
the minor is engaged in activities specifically protected by the First
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
(Prior code § 3-4.5.1; Ord. 1149 § 5, 11/13/07; Ord. 1379 § 3, 10/28/19)