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ORDINANCE NO. 0745-3.-96, AN ORDINANCE relating to certain penalty provisions of the Everett Criminal Code, amending section 47 of Ordinance 1145-85 (EMC 10.68.040 - Criminal Trespass - Second Degree) and section 61 of Ordinance 1145-85 (EMC 10.48.010 - Disorderly Conduct). WHEREAS, the enforcement and punishment of criminal activity in the City of Everett is a high priority: and WHEREAS, the City of Everett City Council finds it appropriate to provide penalties in conformity with state law. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Section 47 of Ordinance 1145-85 (EMC 10.68.040 - Criminal Trespass - Second Degree), which reads as follows: A. A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the second degree if he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises of another under circumstances not constituting criminal trespass in the first degree. B. Criminal trespass in the second degree is a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars. is hereby amended to read as follows: A. A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the second degree if he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon premises of another under circumstances not constituting criminal trespass in the first degree. B. Criminal trespass in the second degree is a misdemeanor. Section 2: Section 61 of Ordinance 1145-85 (EMC 10.48.010 - Disorderly Conduct), which reads as follows: A. A person is guilty of disorderly conduct if he or she: 1. Uses abusive or obscene language and thereby intentionally creates a risk of assault; or 2. Intentionally and unreasonably disrupts any lawful assembly or meeting of persons and refuses or intentionally fails to cease such activity when ordered to do so by the person in charge to the assembly or meeting; or 3. Intentionally obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic without lawful authority and refuses or intentionally fails to cease such activity when ordered to do so by a peace officer; or