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In forceIndecent behaviour and gross indecency
Part 5Offences against decency and morality
23 Indecent behaviour and gross indecency
(1)
A person who behaves in an indecent manner—
(a)
in a public place, or while visible from a public place, or in a police station; or
(b)
in a place, other than a public place or police station, so as to offend or insult any person, is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $1 250 or imprisonment for 3 months.
(2)
A person who, in a public place, or while visible from a public place or from occupied premises, wilfully does a grossly indecent act, whether alone or with another person, is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $2 500 or imprisonment for 6 months.
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