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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 4823
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 6-9-1 OF CHAPTER 9, CHILDREN,
UNATTENDED, OF TITLE VI (POLICE REGULATIONS), OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY
DEFINING ADULT SUPERVISION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The title to section 6-9-1 and subsection 6-9-1.A of Chapter 9, Children,
Unattended, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows:
6-9-1: LEAVING CHILDREN WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION IN VEHICLE.
A: It is unlawful for any person, while in charge of a vehicle, to park or willfully allow
such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or public place leaving a child under the age of eight
(8) years old without adult supervision.
1. "Without Adult Supervision"means:
a. No adult occupants are physically present in the vehicle while the
vehicle engine is running, or
b. No adult or person of responsible age is physically present in the
vehicle for five minutes or longer while the vehicle engine is turned off.
2. "Adult"means a person over 18 years of age.
3. "Person of Responsible Age"means a person over 11 years of age.
SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and 30 days
after publication.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4823
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of December , 1999.
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Marilyn J. 'et: n, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 20th day of December , 1999.
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Jess C anner, Mayor
Approved o form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 12/24/99 (Summary)
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