[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of
Hatfield 9-22-2004 by Ord. No. 529 (Ch.
6, Part 6, of the 1994 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE
PUBLIC INDECENCY
PUBLIC PLACE
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Oral or anal sexual intercourse between human beings and any form
of sexual intercourse with an animal. The term also includes penetration,
however slight, of the genitals or anus of another person with a foreign object
for any purpose other than good faith medical, hygienic or law enforcement
procedures.
A person who knowingly or intentionally, in a public place:
All outdoor places, and all buildings and enclosed places owned by
and/or open to the general public, including, without limitation, places of
entertainment, taverns, restaurants, clubs, theaters, dance halls, banquet
halls, party rooms and/or halls, regardless of whether same are limited to
specific members, restricted to adults or to patrons invited to attend, and
regardless of whether or not an admission charge is levied.
Public indecency within the limits of the Township is hereby prohibited,
and no person shall engage in such conduct or commit such acts within Hatfield
Township.
Any person violating and/or any other person or corporation habitually
permitting person(s) under their employment to commit violations of any of
the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of the offense of public indecency
and, upon conviction thereof in a summary proceeding before any District Justice,
shall be sentenced to pay a fine or penalty not exceeding $600 and the costs
of prosecution and, in default of the payment of said fine or penalty and/or
costs, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days.
