Disorderly Conduct

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Criminal Offenses
4. Offenses Against Public Health, Safety and Welfare
5. Disorderly Conduct and Riots
6. Disorderly Conduct

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

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