Chapter 28. OFFENSES—MISCELLANEOUS

§ 28-10. Abusive language.

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If any person shall, in the presence or hearing of another, curse or abuse such person, or use any violent abusive language to such person concerning himself or any of his relations, or otherwise use such language under circumstances reasonably calculated to provoke a breach of the peace, he shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 173, § 8; Ord. No. 2178; Code 1961, § 25-1)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-416.

(Ord. No. 173, § 8; Ord. No. 2178; Code 1961, § 25-1)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-416.

                    
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