13Public annoyance

### 13 Public annoyance > *\[Section 13 Amended by 25 Geo. V No. 78 \]**\[Section 13 Amended by No. 32 of 1963, s. 6 \]* > > > (1)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (1) amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (1) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (1) amended by No. 112 of 1987, s. 89 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (1) amended by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A person shall not, in a public place – > > > > > > (a) behave in a violent, riotous, offensive, or indecent manner; > > > > > > > (b) disturb the public peace; > > > > > > > (c) engage in disorderly conduct; > > > > > > > (d) jostle, insult, or annoy any person; > > > > > > > (e) commit any nuisance; or > > > > > > > (f) throw, let off, or set fire to any firework. > > > (2)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (2) substituted by No. 87 of 1981, s. 4 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (2) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (2) amended by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A person shall not recklessly throw or discharge a missile to the danger or damage of another person or to the danger or damage of the property of another person. > > > (2A)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (2A) inserted by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A person shall not, in a public place, supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years. > > > (2B)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (2B) inserted by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A person under the age of 18 years shall not consume liquor in a public place. > > > (2C)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (2C) inserted by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A person under the age of 18 years shall not have possession or control of liquor in a public place. > > > (3)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (3) amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (3) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*A person shall not wilfully disquiet or disturb any meeting, assembly, or congregation of persons assembled for religious worship. > > > (3AAA)  [*\[Section 13 Subsection (3AAA) inserted by No. 15 of 2014, s. 11, Applied:19 Dec 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-12-19/act-2014-015#GS11@Hpa@EN) If a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is contravening or has contravened [subsection (1)(f)](#GS13@Gs1@Hpf@EN) or [subsection (2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) , the police officer may, without warrant and using such force, means and assistance as is reasonably necessary – > > > > > > (a) detain and search that person; and > > > > > > > (b) seize – > > > > > > > > > > (i) in relation to a contravention under [subsection (1)(f)](#GS13@Gs1@Hpf@EN) , any firework found on that person; and > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) in relation to a contravention of [subsection (2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) , any missile found on that person. > > > (3AAB)  [*\[Section 13 Subsection (3AAB) inserted by No. 15 of 2014, s. 11, Applied:19 Dec 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-12-19/act-2014-015#GS11@Hpa@EN) On conviction of a person of an offence against [subsection (1)(f)](#GS13@Gs1@Hpf@EN) or [subsection (2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) any firework or missile seized under [subsection (3AAA)(b)](#GS13@Gs3AAA@Hpb@EN) is forfeited to the Crown. > > > (3AA)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (3AA) inserted by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (3AA) amended by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A person who contravenes a provision of [subsection (1)](#GS13@Gs1@EN) , [(2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) , [(2A)](#GS13@Gs2A@EN) , [(2B)](#GS13@Gs2B@EN) , [(2C)](#GS13@Gs2C@EN) or [(3)](#GS13@Gs3@EN) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to – > > > > > > (a) a penalty not exceeding 3 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, in the case of an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS13@Gs1@EN) or [(3)](#GS13@Gs3@EN) ; or > > > > > > > (b) a penalty not exceeding 5 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, in the case of an offence under [subsection (2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) ; or > > > > > > > (c) a penalty not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, in the case of an offence under [subsection (2A)](#GS13@Gs2A@EN) , [(2B)](#GS13@Gs2B@EN) or [(2C)](#GS13@Gs2C@EN) . > > > (3A)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (3A) inserted by No. 32 of 1963, s. 6 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (3A) amended by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A person convicted in respect of an offence under this section committed within 6 months after he has been convicted of that or any other offence thereunder is liable to double the penalty prescribed in respect of the offence in respect of which he is so convicted. > > > (3B)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (3B) inserted by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*A police officer may seize liquor in the possession of a person the police officer reasonably believes is committing an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS13@Gs1@EN) , [(2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) , [(2A)](#GS13@Gs2A@EN) , [(2B)](#GS13@Gs2B@EN) , [(2C)](#GS13@Gs2C@EN) or [(3)](#GS13@Gs3@EN) . > > > (3C)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (3C) inserted by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*If a police officer has seized liquor in accordance with [subsection (3B)](#GS13@Gs3B@EN) and the person who has possession of the liquor is subsequently convicted of an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS13@Gs1@EN) , [(2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) , [(2A)](#GS13@Gs2A@EN) , [(2B)](#GS13@Gs2B@EN) , [(2C)](#GS13@Gs2C@EN) or [(3)](#GS13@Gs3@EN) , the court that convicted the person may order that the liquor and its container be forfeited to the Crown. > > > (3D)  [*\[Section 13 Subsection (3D) amended by No. 4 of 2017, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jul 2019\]*](/view/html/inforce/2019-07-01/act-2017-004#JS1@Ja86@GC1@EN) *\[Section 13 Subsection (3D) inserted by No. 44 of 1990, s. 225 and Sched. 3 \]*If– > > > > > > (a) a police officer has seized liquor in accordance with [subsection (3B)](#GS13@Gs3B@EN) ; and > > > > > > > (b) subsequent to the seizure– > > > > > > > > > > (i) no proceedings are instituted within a reasonable time for an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS13@Gs1@EN) , [(2)](#GS13@Gs2@EN) , [(2A)](#GS13@Gs2A@EN) , [(2B)](#GS13@Gs2B@EN) , [(2C)](#GS13@Gs2C@EN) or [(3)](#GS13@Gs3@EN) ; or > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) proceedings are instituted for an offence under one of those subsections but no order for the forfeiture of the liquor is made– > > > > a magistrate may order that the liquor be given to a person the magistrate is satisfied has a right to its possession but if no such order is made or sought within a reasonable time the Commissioner may dispose of the liquor in such manner as the Commissioner considers most appropriate, and shall pay any proceeds into the Public Account. > > > (4)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (4) inserted by No. 71 of 1962, s. 3 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (4) amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (4) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*A person shall not wilfully leave open any gate or slip-panel or make a gap in any fence for the purpose of permitting or causing any animal, or otherwise wilfully cause or procure any animal, to trespass. > > > (4A)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (4A) inserted by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*A person who contravenes a provision of [subsection (4)](#GS13@Gs4@EN) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding 3 penalty units. > > > (5)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (5) inserted by No. 71 of 1962, s. 3 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5) amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5) amended by No. 99 of 1982, s. 3 and Sched. 2 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5) amended by No. 30 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 \]*[*\[Section 13 Subsection (5) omitted by No. 1 of 2001, s. 9, Applied:12 Apr 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-04-12/act-2001-001#GS9@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (5AA)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (5AA) inserted by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*[*\[Section 13 Subsection (5AA) omitted by No. 1 of 2001, s. 9, Applied:12 Apr 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-04-12/act-2001-001#GS9@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (5A)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (5A) inserted by No. 62 of 1965, s. 2 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5A) amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5A) amended by No. 75 of 1973, s. 2 and Sched. 1 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5A) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (5A) amended by No. 30 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 \]*[*\[Section 13 Subsection (5A) omitted by No. 86 of 2001, s. 7, Applied:17 Dec 2001\]*](/view/html/inforce/2001-12-17/act-2001-086#GS7@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (5AB)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (5AB) inserted by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*[*\[Section 13 Subsection (5AB) omitted by No. 15 of 2014, s. 11, Applied:19 Dec 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-12-19/act-2014-015#GS11@Hpb@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (6)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (6) inserted by No. 71 of 1962, s. 3 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (6) amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (6) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*A person, being the owner or usual keeper of a stallion, bull, boar, or ram, shall not permit the animal to be in any public place unless it is under the immediate custody or control of some competent person. > > > (6A)  [*\[Section 13 Subsection (6A) amended by No. 15 of 2014, s. 11, Applied:19 Dec 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-12-19/act-2014-015#GS11@Hpc@EN) *\[Section 13 Subsection (6A) inserted by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*A person who contravenes [subsection (6)](#GS13@Gs6@EN) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding 5 penalty units. > > > (7)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (7) inserted by No. 71 of 1962, s. 3 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (7) amended by No. 55 of 1965, s. 5 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (7) amended by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*A person, being the owner or usual keeper of a horse, mule, hinny, ass, ox, pig, sheep, or goat, other than those mentioned in [subsection (6)](#GS13@Gs6@EN) , shall not permit the animal to graze or stray in any public place. > > > (7A)  [*\[Section 13 Subsection (7A) amended by No. 15 of 2014, s. 11, Applied:19 Dec 2014\]*](/view/html/inforce/2014-12-19/act-2014-015#GS11@Hpd@EN) *\[Section 13 Subsection (7A) inserted by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*A person who contravenes [subsection (7)](#GS13@Gs7@EN) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding 1 penalty unit or to a penalty not exceeding 3 penalty units for any fifth or subsequent offence within a period of 5 years. > > > (8)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (8) inserted by No. 71 of 1962, s. 3 \]**\[Section 13 Subsection (8) amended by No. 75 of 1973, s. 2 and Sched. 1 \]*The provisions of [subsection (7)](#GS13@Gs7@EN) do not apply in respect of a milch cow grazing in pursuance of an authority lawfully issued by the body controlling the public place where the cow is grazing; nor to an animal grazing on an unfenced road not within 2.5 kilometres of a city or town. > > > (9)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (9) inserted by No. 71 of 1962, s. 3 \]*The owner or usual keeper of any animal mentioned in [subsection (7)](#GS13@Gs7@EN) which is found straying in a public place is liable to the penalty imposed by that subsection, unless he satisfies the court that the presence of the animal therein was not due to the negligence or default of himself, his servant, or agent. > > > (10)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (10) omitted by No. 112 of 1987, s. 89 \]*.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (10A)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (10A) omitted by No. 46 of 1991, s. 5 and Sched. 3 \]*.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (11)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (11) omitted by No. 112 of 1987, s. 89 \]*.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (11A)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (11A) omitted by No. 46 of 1991, s. 5 and Sched. 3 \]*.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (12)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (12) omitted by No. 112 of 1987, s. 89 \]*.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (12A)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (12A) omitted by No. 46 of 1991, s. 4 and Sched. 3 \]*.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (13)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (13) omitted by No. 112 of 1987, s. 89 \]*.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   > > > (14)  *\[Section 13 Subsection (14) added by No. 13 of 1987, s. 5 and Sched. 1 \]*[*\[Section 13 Subsection (14) omitted by No. 9 of 2003, Sched. 1, Applied:16 Apr 2003\]*](/view/html/inforce/2003-04-16/act-2003-009#JS1@Ja43@GC2@EN) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .