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Section 510 — Misconduct in public by a drunken person

As in force on 15 May 1998.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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  3. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
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510.Misconduct in public by a drunken person

Whoever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any place which it is a trespass in him to enter, and there conducts himself in such a manner as to cause annoyance to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 days, or with fine which may extend to $10 , or with both.