GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 531

Short Title:  No School Profanity.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Lilley; Justus and Gardner.
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Referred to:  Judiciary.
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March 13, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PROFANE LANGUAGE ON SCHOOL PREMISES.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 26 of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 14-196.3. Using profane or indecent language on school premises.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any words or language of a profane, vulgar, lewd, lascivious or indecent character, nature, or connotation on school premises where minors are present when such language is intended to be intimidating or coercive or would constitute fighting words.  A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00), imprisonment not to exceed 30 days, or both."
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989, and shall apply to offenses occurring on or after that date.