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ORDINANCE NO. 3 0 6 7-0 8 <br /> An Ordinance relating to Telephone Harassment <br /> and Cyberstalking,Amending Sections 32, 33 and 34 of <br /> Ordinance No. 1145-85 (EMC 10.18.010, 10.18.020 <br /> and 10.18.030)and Sections 1 (part)and 6 of <br /> Ordinance No. 1521-88 (EMC 10.23.050), and adding a <br /> Section to Ordinance No. 1145-85 (the City of Everett <br /> Criminal Code) <br /> Whereas,the State of Washington has recently modified its legislation in the area <br /> of Telephone Harassment and Cyberstalking; and <br /> Whereas,the Everett City Council deems it appropriate for City defmitions and <br /> penalties related to Cyberstalking be consistent with State law; <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> Section 1: Section 32 of Ordinance No. 1145-85 (EMC 10.18.010),which currently <br /> reads as follows: <br /> Telephone harassment. <br /> Every person who,with intent to harass, intimidate,torment or embarrass any other <br /> person, shall make a telephone call to such other person: <br /> A. Using any lewd,lascivious,indecent, or obscene words or language,or suggesting <br /> the commission of any lewd or lascivious act; or <br /> B. Anonymously or repeatedly or at an extremely inconvenient hour,whether or not <br /> conversation ensues;or <br /> C. Threatening to inflict injury on the person or property of the person called or any <br /> member of his family; shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. <br /> Is hereby amended to read as follows: <br /> Telephone harassment. <br /> Every person who,with intent to harass, intimidate,torment or embarrass any other <br /> person, shall make a telephone call to such other person: <br /> A. Using any lewd, lascivious,indecent,or obscene words or language,or suggesting <br /> the commission of any lewd or lascivious act; or <br />