For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HARASS. Any repeated verbal or non-verbal conduct which is specifically intended to frighten, embarrass or anger the person or persons who are the object of the conduct or which the person accused has reason to know is likely to produce those reactions.
LOITER. To stand or recline in one place or to move slowly about.
PROFANE or OBSCENE. Words or gestures which by their very issuance or utterance inflict injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace.
PUBLIC PLACE. Any street, alley, park, government-owned or government-controlled building, common hallway or public room or any dwelling of greater than two units, or any other place to which the public has lawful access.
(Ord. 142, passed 9-20-1993; Ord. 182, § 2, passed 2-13-2012)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see M.C.L.A. § 750.337, M.C.L.A. § 750.167 and M.C.L.A. § 750.103