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§ 3771

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Disturbing a funeral service (a) As used in this section:(1) 'Funeral service' means the ceremonies, rituals, and memorial services held at a church, mortuary, cemetery, or home in connection with the burial or cremation of a dead person. (2) 'Picketing' means a protest, demonstration, or other similar activity directed at a funeral service. (b) No person shall disturb or attempt to disturb a funeral service by engaging in picketing within 100 feet of the service within one hour prior to and two hours following the publicly announced time of the commencement of the service. (c) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than 30 days or fined not more than $500.00, or both. (Added 2005, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. May 20, 2006.)

§ 3771. Disturbing a funeral service (a) As used in this section:(1) 'Funeral service' means the ceremonies, rituals, and memorial services held at a church, mortuary, cemetery, or home in connection with the burial or cremation of a dead person. (2) 'Picketing' means a protest, demonstration, or other similar activity directed at a funeral service. (b) No person shall disturb or attempt to disturb a funeral service by engaging in picketing within 100 feet of the service within one hour prior to and two hours following the publicly announced time of the commencement of the service. (c) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than 30 days or fined not more than $500.00, or both. (Added 2005, No. 167 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. May 20, 2006.)