Section SAF.02.07 — Unlawful Use Of Telephone And/Or Electronic Communication Prohibited

(a) For purposes of this section, references to "messages" include making telephone calls as well as other forms of electronic communication, such as text messages, emails and social media posts.

(b) Whoever does any of the following is in violation of this ordinance:

(1) With intent to frighten, intimidate, threaten, abuse or harass, sends a message threatening to inflict injury or physical harm to any person or the property of any person.

(2) With intent to frighten, intimidate, threaten, abuse, offend or harass, sends a message using any obscene, lewd or profane language or suggests any lewd or lascivious act.

(3) Sends a message, regardless of whether or not received, without disclosing his or her identity and with intent to abuse or threaten any recipient(s).

(4) Repeatedly sends messages to another person or causes the telephone of another repeatedly to ring with intent to harass any recipient(s).

(5) Knowingly permits any telephone or electronic communication system under his or her control to be used for any purpose prohibited by this section.