4Offensive conduct

#### 4 Offensive conduct 4 Offensive conduct > > (1) A person must not conduct himself or herself in an offensive manner in or near, or within view or hearing from, a public place or a school. > > > > Maximum penalty—6 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 months. > > > (2) A person does not conduct himself or herself in an offensive manner as referred to in subsection (1) merely by using offensive language. > > > (3) It is a sufficient defence to a prosecution for an offence under this section if the defendant satisfies the court that the defendant had a reasonable excuse for conducting himself or herself in the manner alleged in the information for the offence. > > **s 4:** Subst 1993 No 84, sec 3.