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Disorderly Conduct
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A person commits an offense who, in a public place and with intent to cause public annoyance or alarm:
Engages in fighting or in violent or threatening behavior;
Refuses to obey an official order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire, hazard or other emergency; or
Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that serves no legitimate purpose.
A person also violates this section who makes unreasonable noise that prevents others from carrying on lawful activities.
A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
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