Disorderly Conduct

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  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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