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City of Hazelwood, MO
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[Ord. No. 3312-01 §1, 11-28-2001]
As used in this Article, the following terms mean:
NUDITY
The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering, the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any part of the nipple or areola, or the showing of the covered male genitals in a discernible turgid state.
PATRONIZING PROSTITUTION
A person patronizes prostitution if:
1. 
Pursuant to a prior understanding, he gives something of value to another person as compensation for that person or a third (3rd) person having engaged in sexual conduct with him or with another;
2. 
He gives or agrees to give something of value to another person on an understanding that in return therefor that person or a third (3rd) person will engage in sexual conduct with him or with another; or
3. 
He solicits or requests another person to engage in sexual conduct with him or with another, or to secure a third (3rd) person to engage in sexual conduct with him or with another, in return for something of value.
PROSTITUTION
A person commits prostitution if he engages or offers or agrees to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for something of value to be received by the person or by a third (3rd) person.
SEXUAL CONDUCT
Occurs when there is:
1. 
Sexual intercourse. Any penetration, however slight, of the female sex organ by the male sex organ, whether or not an emission results.
2. 
Deviate sexual intercourse. Any sexual act involving the genitals of one (1) person and the mouth, hand, tongue or anus of another person.
3. 
Sexual contact. Any touching, manual or otherwise, of the anus or genitals of one (1) person by another, done for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire of either party.
SOMETHING OF VALUE
Money or property, or any token, object or article exchangeable for money or property.
A person commits the offense of prostitution if the person performs an act of prostitution.
A person commits the offense of patronizing prostitution if he patronizes prostitution.
[Ord. No. 4523-16 §1, 12-21-2016]
A. 
A person commits the offense of promoting prostitution if he or she knowingly:
1. 
Causes or aids a person to commit or engage in a violation of this Article VI;
2. 
Procures or solicits patrons for a violator of Article VI;
3. 
Provides persons or premises for use by a violator of Article VI;
4. 
Operates or assists in the operation of a house or business or enterprise used by or involving violations of Article VI;
5. 
Accepts or receives or agrees to accept or receive something of value pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person whereby he or she participates or is to participate in proceeds of violation of Article VI; or
6. 
Engages in any conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate an act or enterprise involving violation of this Article VI.
A. 
In any prosecution for prostitution or patronizing a prostitute, the sex of the two (2) parties or prospective parties to the sexual conduct engaged in, contemplated or solicited is immaterial, and it is no defense that:
1. 
Both persons were of the same sex; or
2. 
The person who received, agreed to receive or solicited something of value was a male and the person who gave or agreed or offered to give something of value was a female.
A. 
Any room, building or other structure regularly used for sexual contact for pay as defined in Section 215.310 or any unlawful prostitution activity prohibited by this Article is a public nuisance.
B. 
The City Prosecuting Attorney may, in addition to all other sanctions, prosecute a suit in equity to enjoin the nuisance. If the court finds that the owner of the room, building or structure knew or had reason to believe that the premises were being used regularly for sexual contact for pay or unlawful prostitution activity, the court may order that the premises shall not be occupied or used for such period as the court may determine, not to exceed one (1) year.
C. 
All persons, including owners, lessees, officers, agents, inmates or employees, aiding or facilitating such a nuisance may be made defendants in any suit to enjoin the nuisance, and they may be enjoined from engaging in any sexual contact for pay or unlawful prostitution activity anywhere within the jurisdiction of the court.
D. 
Appeals shall be allowed from the judgment of the court as in other civil actions.
[Ord. No. 3312-01 §1, 11-28-2001; Ord. No. 4523-16 §1, 12-21-2016; Ord. No. 4956-23, 4-19-2023]
A. 
A person commits the offense of indecent exposure if such person:
1. 
Exposes his or her genitals under circumstances in which he or she knows that his or her conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm;
2. 
Exposes his or her genitals to a child less than fifteen (15) years of age for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person including the child;
3. 
Has sexual contact in the presence of a third person or persons under circumstances in which he or she knows that such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm;
4. 
Has sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse in a public place in the presence of a third person;
5. 
Coerces or induces a child less than fifteen (15) years of age to expose the child's genitals for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person including the child, or coerces or induces a female child less than fifteen (15) years of age to expose her breasts in person or through the Internet or other visual transmission for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person including the child; or
6. 
Urinates or defecates in or upon any sidewalk, street, park, or public or private place open to public view, other than in restroom facilities provided for such purposes.
[Ord. No. 4523-16 §1, 12-21-2016]
A person commits the offense of sexual misconduct if such person purposely subjects another person to sexual contact without that person's consent.
[Ord. No. 4523-16 §1, 12-21-2016]
A. 
Any person who has been found guilty of:
1. 
Since 2004, violating any of the provisions of Chapter 566, RSMo., or the provisions of Section 568.020, RSMo., Incest; Section 568.045, RSMo., Endangering The Welfare Of A Child In The First Degree; Subsection (2) of Section 568.080, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.200, RSMo., Use Of A Child In A Sexual Performance; Section 568.090, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.205, RSMo., Promoting A Sexual Performance By A Child; Section 573.023, RSMo., Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor; Section 573.025, RSMo., Promoting Child Pornography In The First Degree; Section 573.035, RSMo., Promoting Child Pornography In The Second Degree; Section 573.037, RSMo., Possession Of Child Pornography; or Section 573.040, RSMo., Furnishing Pornographic Material To Minors; or
2. 
Since 2008, any offense in any other jurisdiction which, if committed in this State, would be a violation listed in this Section;
shall not reside within one thousand (1,000) feet of any public school as defined in Section 160.011, RSMo., or any private school giving instruction in a grade or grades not higher than the twelfth (12th) grade, or any child-care facility that is licensed under Chapter 210, RSMo., or any child-care facility as defined in Section 210.201, RSMo., that is exempt from State licensure but subject to State regulation under Section 210.252, RSMo., and holds itself out to be a child-care facility, where the school or facility is in existence at the time the individual begins to reside at the location.
B. 
If such person has already established a residence and a public school, a private school, or child-care facility is subsequently built or placed within one thousand (1,000) feet of such person's residence, then such person shall, within one (1) week of the opening of such public school, private school, or child-care facility, notify the County Sheriff where such public school, private school, or child-care facility is located that he or she is now residing within one thousand (1,000) feet of such public school, private school, or child-care facility and shall provide verifiable proof to the Sheriff that he or she resided there prior to the opening of such public school, private school, or child-care facility.
C. 
For purposes of this Section, "resides" means sleeps in a residence, which may include more than one (1) location and may be mobile or transitory.
[Ord. No. 4523-16 §1, 12-21-2016]
A. 
Any person who, since 2009, has been found guilty of:
1. 
Violating any of the provisions of Chapter 566, RSMo., or the provisions of Section 568.020, RSMo., Incest; Section 568.045, RSMo., Endangering The Welfare Of A Child In The First Degree; Subsection (2) of Section 568.080, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.200, RSMo., Use Of A Child In A Sexual Performance; Section 568.090, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.205, RSMo., Promoting A Sexual Performance By A Child; Section 573.023, RSMo., Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor; Section 573.025, RSMo., Promoting Child Pornography In The First Degree; Section 573.035, RSMo., Promoting Child Pornography In The Second Degree; Section 573.037, RSMo., Possession Of Child Pornography; or Section 573.040, RSMo., Furnishing Pornographic Material To Minors; or
2. 
Any offense in any other jurisdiction which, if committed in this State, would be a violation listed in this Section;
shall not knowingly be physically present in or loiter within five hundred (500) feet of or to approach, contact, or communicate with any child under eighteen (18) years of age in any child care facility building, on the real property comprising any child care facility when persons under the age of eighteen (18) years are present in the building, on the grounds, or in the conveyance, unless the offender is a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a student present in the building or on the grounds.
B. 
For purposes of this Section, "child care facility" shall include any child care facility licensed under Chapter 210, RSMo., or any child care facility that is exempt from State licensure but subject to State regulation under Section 210.252, RSMo., and holds itself out to be a child care facility.
[Ord. No. 4523-16 §1, 12-21-2016]
A. 
Not To Be Present Within Five Hundred Feet Of School Property, Exception — Permission Required For Parents Or Guardians Who Are Offenders, Procedure. Any person who has been found guilty of:
1. 
Since 2006 violating any of the provisions of Chapter 566, RSMo., or the provisions of Section 568.020, RSMo., Incest; Section 568.045, RSMo., Endangering The Welfare Of A Child In The First Degree; Subsection (2) of Section 568.080, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.200, RSMo., Use Of A Child In A Sexual Performance; Section 568.090, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.205, RSMo., Promoting A Sexual Performance By A Child; Section 573.023, RSMo., Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor; Section 573.025, RSMo., Promoting Child Pornography; Section 573.040, RSMo., Furnishing Pornographic Material To Minors; or
2. 
Since 2008 any offense in any other jurisdiction which, if committed in this State, would be a violation listed in this Section;
Shall not be present in or loiter within five hundred (500) feet of any school building, on real property comprising any school, or in any conveyance owned, leased or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school-related activity when persons under the age of eighteen (18) years are present in the building, on the grounds, or in the conveyance, unless the offender is a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a student present in the building and has met the conditions set forth in Subsection (B) of this Section.
B. 
No parent, legal guardian or custodian who has been found guilty of violating any of the offenses listed in Subsection (A) of this Section shall be present in any school building, on real property comprising any school, or in any conveyance owned, leased or contracted by a school to transport students to or from school or a school-related activity when persons under the age of eighteen (18) years are present in the building, on the grounds or in the conveyance unless the parent, legal guardian or custodian has permission to be present from the Superintendent or School Board or in the case of a private school from the Principal. In the case of a public school, if permission is granted, the Superintendent or School Board President must inform the Principal of the school where the sex offender will be present. Permission may be granted by the Superintendent, School Board, or in the case of a private school from the Principal for more than one (1) event at a time, such as a series of events, however, the parent, legal guardian or custodian must obtain permission for any other event he/she wishes to attend for which he/she has not yet had permission granted.
C. 
Certain Offenders Not To Be Present Or Loiter Within Five Hundred Feet Of A Public Park Or Swimming Pool.
1. 
Any person who, since 2009, has been found guilty of:
a. 
Violating any of the provisions of Chapter 566, RSMo., or the provisions of Section 568.020, RSMo., Incest; Section 568.045, RSMo., Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree; Subsection (2) of Section 568.080, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.200, RSMo., Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance; Section 568.090, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.205, RSMo., Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child; Section 573.023, RSMo., Sexual Exploitation of a Minor; Section 573.025, RSMo., Promoting Child Pornography; or Section 573.040, RSMo., Furnishing Pornographic Material to Minors; or
b. 
Any offense in any other jurisdiction which, if committed in this State, would be a violation listed in this Section; shall not knowingly be present in or loiter within five hundred (500) feet of any real property comprising any public park with playground equipment or a public swimming pool.
D. 
Enticement Of A Child.
1. 
No person twenty-one (21) years of age or older shall persuade, solicit, coax, entice, or lure, whether by words, actions or through communication via the Internet or any electronic communication, any person who is less than fifteen (15) years of age for the purpose of engaging in sexual conduct.
2. 
It is not a defense to a prosecution for a violation of this Subsection that the other person was a Peace Officer masquerading as a minor.
E. 
Age Misrepresentation. No person shall knowingly misrepresent his or her age with the intent to use the Internet or any electronic communication to solicit engagement in sexual conduct involving a minor.
F. 
Certain Offenders Not To Serve As Athletic Coaches, Managers Or Trainers.
1. 
Any person who, since 2009, has been found guilty of:
a. 
Violating any of the provisions of Chapter 566, RSMo., or the provisions of Section 568.020, RSMo., Incest; Section 568.045, RSMo., Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree; Subsection (2) of Section 568.080, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.200, RSMo., Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance; Section 568.090, RSMo., as it existed prior to January 1, 2017, or Section 573.205, RSMo., Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child; Section 573.023, RSMo., Sexual Exploitation of a Minor; Section 573.025, RSMo., Promoting Child Pornography; or Section 573.040, RSMo., Furnishing Pornographic Material to Minors; or
b. 
Any offense in any other jurisdiction which, if committed in this State, would be a violation listed in this Section; shall not serve as an athletic coach, manager or athletic trainer for any sports team in which a child less than seventeen (17) years of age is a member.
[Ord. No. 4523-16 §1, 12-21-2016; Ord. No. 4980-23, 9-20-2023]
A. 
Any person first required to register as a sexual offender under Sections 589.400 to 589.425, RSMo., is prohibited from knowingly engaging in any Halloween-related activity which is designed to attract attention from children or increase the likelihood of contact between the offender and a child.
B. 
In order to ensure compliance with Subsection (A) of this Section, any person first required to register as a sexual offender under Sections 589.400 to 589.425, RSMo., shall be required on October thirty-first (31st) of each year to:
1. 
Avoid all Halloween-related contact with children;
2. 
Remain inside his or her residence between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 10:30 P.M. unless required to be elsewhere for just cause, including, but not limited to employment or medical emergencies;
3. 
Post a sign at his or her residence stating "No candy or treats at this residence"; and
4. 
Leave all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5:00 P.M.
C. 
Any violation of the provisions of Subsection (A) or (B) of this Section shall be deemed an ordinance violation and punishable in accordance with Article III of Chapter 100 of this Municipal Code.