Criminal Code (Cap. 9)
Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 80
80. If twelve or more persons being unlawfully assembled
together to the disturbance of t he public peace, and being form ally
warned or required by any competent authority to disperse
themselves and peaceably to depart to their habitations or to t heir
lawful business, shall, to the number of twelve or more, unlawf ully
remain or continue together for the space of one hour after suc h
public warning shall have been giv en, every such offender shall , on
conviction, be liable to imprisonment for a term from nine mont hs
to three years.
Assembly when
not unlawful.
Amended by:
XXVII.1975.12.
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