Mississippi § 97-35-9 - Disturbance by explosions, noises or offensive conduct.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-35-9 — Disturbance by explosions, noises or offensive conduct., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-35-9. Disturbance by explosions, noises or offensive conduct.
A person who wilfully disturbs the peace of any family or person by an explosion of gunpowder or other explosive substance, or by loud or unusual noise, or by any tumultuous or offensive conduct, shall be punished by fine or imprisonment, or both; the fine not to exceed one hundred dollars, and the imprisonment not to exceed six months in the county jail.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 97-35-9 ("Disturbance by explosions, noises or offensive conduct.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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