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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br />Section 1. Findings adopted <br />The findings set forth in the above recitals are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Further, <br />the City Council specifically finds that the regulation of the conduct addressed in this Ordinance is a valid <br />exercise of police power. <br />Section 2. Chapter 10.16.XX EMC <br />One section is added to chapter 10.16 of the Everett Municipal Code as follows: <br />Chapter 10.16.XX <br />Exposing a Minor Child to Domestic Violence <br />A.A person commits the crime of exposing a minor child to domestic violence when they: <br />(1)Commit a crime of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 20.99.020; and <br />(2)The crime is committed in the immediate presence of, or is witnessed by, the suspect’s or <br />victim’s minor child, minor stepchild, or a minor child residing within the household of the <br />suspect or victim. <br />B.“Minor child” or “minor stepchild” as used in this section means a person who is, on the date of the <br />violation, under the age of 18 years. <br />C.“Witnessed” as used in this section means that the crime is seen or directly perceived in any other <br />manner by the minor child. <br />D.Commission of a crime of domestic violence under subsection A of this section is a necessary <br />element of the crime of exposing a minor child to domestic violence. <br />E.Exposing a minor child to domestic violence is a gross misdemeanor. A person convicted of violating <br />this section shall serve not less than 15 days in confinement unless: <br />(1)The city prosecutor recommends a sentence of less than 15 days after considering factors <br />relevant to the case including prior domestic violence offenses committed by the defendant, the