§ 54-18.006. Circumstances.

Any of the following circumstances may be considered in determining whether the purpose of engaging in drug-related activity is manifested by a loitering person, and such circumstances are not exclusive:

(1)

The person is a known unlawful drug user, possessor or seller. For purposes of this chapter, a "known unlawful drug user, possessor or seller" is a person who has, within the knowledge of the arresting officer, been convicted in any court within this state of any violation involving the use, possession or sale of any of the substances referred to in Chapters 6 and 6.5 of Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code.

(2)

The person displays physical characteristics of drug intoxication or usage, such as "needle tracks."

(3)

The person possesses drug paraphernalia.

(4)

The person is currently subject to an order prohibiting his or her presence in a high-drug-activity geographic area.

(5)

The person behaves in such a manner as to raise a reasonable suspicion that he or she is about to engage in or is then engaged in an unlawful drug-related activity, including by way of example only, acting as a "lookout."

(6)

The person is physically identified by the officer as a member of a "gang," or association which has as a purpose illegal drug activity.

(7)

The person transfers small objects or packages for currency in a furtive fashion.

(8)

The person takes flight upon the appearance of a police officer.

(9)

The person tries to conceal himself or herself or any object which reasonably could be involved in an unlawful drug-related activity.

(10)

The person is in a geographic area that is known for unlawful drug use and trafficking.

(11)

The person is on or in premises that have been reported to law enforcement as a place suspected of unlawful drug activity.

(12)

The person is in or within six feet of any vehicle registered to a known unlawful drug user, possessor or seller, or person for whom there is an outstanding warrant for a crime involving drug-related activity.

(Ord. 95-39 § 1).