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Indecent language

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Part 5Offences against decency and morality

22 Indecent language

(1)

A person who uses indecent or profane language or sings any indecent or profane song or ballad—

(a)

in a public place; or

(b)

in a police station; or

(c)

which is audible from a public place; or

(d)

which is audible in neighbouring or adjoining occupied premises; or

(e)

with intent to offend or insult any person, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $250.

(2)

In this section—

indecent includes obscene.

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