National Law [4] Public Order Code
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[4] 16 - Disorderly Public Intoxication

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No person shall, while on public property, or a public road: Exhibit a lack of physical motor control / fine bodily-motor skills as a result of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs/narcotics AND at least one of the following:

  • Obstruct a public roadway or public property (e.g. sidewalk) as a result of their inability to control their own bodies effectively.
  • Perform acts prohibited by [4] 15 - Disturbing the Peace

No person shall, while on government property: Exhibit a lack of physical motor control / fine bodily-motor skills as a result of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs/narcotics.

Misdemeanor
Sentence: 100 Seconds
Fine: $350
This charge cannot stack with Disorderly Conduct.

A Portable Breathalyzer Test, Field Sobriety Test, or Drug Test should be issued to confirm intoxication. The results and findings of these tests are admissible in court.
Examples:
1) Shouting and screaming causing an argument with a member of the public whilst drunk.
2) Causing disturbance to the peace whilst drunk