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ORDINANCE NO. 5836
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE VI
(POLICE REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 13, "VEHICLE TRESPASS."
WHEREAS, vehicle thefts and prowls have recently been increasing in King County; and
WHEREAS, due to the volume of these types of cases, it is becoming increasingly
challenging for King County to prosecute these offenders; and
WHEREAS, despite the Renton Police Department's considerable efforts to bring these
offenders to justice, an increasing number of them are not prosecuted and not punished
adequately; and
WHEREAS, making vehicle trespass a misdemeanor would allow the City to more
effectively deter and prosecute unlawful entry and/or unlawful attempts to enter into vehicles;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTtON I. Title VI (Police Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to
add a new chapter 13, entitled "Vehicle Trespass," to read as follows:
CHAPTER 13
VEHICLE TRESPASS
SECTION:
6-13-1: Vehicle Trespass Prohibited
6-13-2: Definitions
6-13-3: Penalty
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ORDINANCE N0. 5836
6-13-1 VEHICLE TRESPASS PROHIBITED:
A person is guilty of vehicle trespass if he or she knowingly enters, attempts to
enter, or remains unlawfully in a vehicle belonging to another.
6-13-2 DEFINITIONS:
A. The word enter shall include the entrance of the person, or the insertion of
any part of his or her body, or any instrument or weapon held in his or her hand.
B. A person enters, attempts to enter, or remains unlawfully in or upon a
vehicle when he or she is not licensed, invited, or otherwise privileged to so enter
or remain.
6-13-3 PENALTY:
Vehicle trespass is a misdemeanor punishable under RMC 1-3-1.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after
publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City's official newspaper. The summary shall
consist of this ordinance's title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 22nd day of May , 2017.
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Jason . Seth, y Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 22nd day of May , 2017.
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Denis Law, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. 5836
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