Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 531
Section 1305 - Desecration; class a misdemeanor(a) A person is guilty of desecration if the person attempts or does intentionally deface, damage, pollute or otherwise physically mistreat any of the following: (2) A public monument or structure.(3) A place of worship or place primarily used for religious purposes.(4) A school, educational institution, or community center.(b)(1) Any person who commits desecration of a burial place is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and upon conviction the court may impose a fine of up to $2,300.(2) Any person who commits desecration under paragraph (a)(2) through (a)(4) of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.(3) The penalty for a violation of this section may include restitution and 250 hours of community service.(c) The Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction over a violation of this section.Added by Laws 2021, ch. 477,s 2, eff. 10/21/2022.