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Student Handbook: Code of Student Conduct- Disorderly Conduct

University of South Alabama

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Disorderly conduct - Occurs when an individual or organizations acts with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof. ...
Disorderly or indecent conduct may include, but is not limited to: ... In a public place, using abusive or obscene language or making an obscene gesture.

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