An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Disorderly Conduct
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §501-A, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 144, §3, is repealed.
Sec. 2. 17-A MRSA §501-B is enacted to read:
§ 501-B. Disorderly conduct
(1) Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior;
(2) By offensive or disorderly conduct, annoys or interferes with another person;
(3) Makes unreasonable noise;
(4) Without lawful authority, disturbs any lawful assembly or meeting of persons;
(5) Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
(6) Congregates with other persons in a public place and refuses to comply with a reasonable request or order to disperse by a law enforcement officer; or
(7) In a public place, uses abusive or obscene language.
summary
This bill repeals the existing law governing disorderly conduct and enacts a new provision defining disorderly conduct. Under the new provision, disorderly conduct remains a Class E crime.