s. s. 17 17 Obscene, Threatening, Insulting, Abusive, &c. Words and Behaviour 17 Obscene, indecent, threatening language and No. 6337 s. 26. behaviour etc. in public (1) Any person who in or near a public place or S. 17(1) amended by within the view or hearing of any person being or Nos 9509 passing therein or thereon— s. 11(1), 9554 s. 2(2)(Sch. 2 item 313) (as (a) sings an obscene song or ballad; amended by No. 9902 s. 2(1)(Sch. item 194(a)(b)), 9945 s. 3(1) (Sch. 1 item 100). (b) writes or draws exhibits or displays an S. 17(1)(b) amended by indecent or obscene word figure or No. 8267 s. 6. representation; (c) uses profane indecent or obscene language or threatening abusive or insulting words; or (d) behaves in a riotous indecent offensive or insulting manner— shall be guilty of an offence. 10 penalty units or imprisonment for two months; For a second offence—15 penalty units or imprisonment for three months; For a third or subsequent offence— penalty units or imprisonment for six months. (2) Where in the opinion of the chairman presiding at S. 17(2) amended by a public meeting any person in or near the hall No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. room or building in which the meeting is being item 160.8). held—
Obscene, Threatening, Insulting, Abusive, &c. Words and Behaviour No. 6337 s. 26. 17 Obscene, indecent, threatening language and behaviour etc. in public s. 17 S. 17(1) amended by Nos 9509 s. 11(1), 9554 s. 2(2)(Sch. 2 item 313) (as amended by No. 9902 s. 2(1)(Sch. item 194(a)(b)), 9945 s. 3(1) (Sch. 1 item 100). (1) Any person who in or near a public place or within the view or hearing of any person being or passing therein or thereon— (a) sings an obscene song or ballad; S. 17(1)(b) amended by No. 8267 s. 6. (b) writes or draws exhibits or displays an indecent or obscene word figure or representation; (c) uses profane indecent or obscene language or threatening abusive or insulting words; or (d) behaves in a riotous indecent offensive or insulting manner— shall be guilty of an offence. 10 penalty units or imprisonment for two months; For a second offence—15 penalty units or imprisonment for three months; For a third or subsequent penalty units or imprisonment for six months. S. 17(2) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 160.8). (2) Where in the opinion of the chairman presiding at a public meeting any person in or near the hall room or building in which the meeting is being held— s. 17 offence—
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