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Title XXXVIII CRIMES AND PUNISHMENT; PEACE OFFICERS AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS

Chapter 565

< > Effective - 28 Aug 2004, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) bottom

  565.095.  Until December 31, 2016 — Cross burning prohibited, penalty — intent defined. — 1.  It shall be unlawful for any person or persons with the intent to intimidate any person or group of persons to burn, or cause to be burned, a cross.  Any person who shall violate any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a class D felony for a second or subsequent offense.

  2.  For purposes of this section, a person acts with the intent to intimidate when he or she intentionally places or attempts to place another person in fear of physical injury or fear of damage to property.

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(L. 2004 H.B. 1074 & 1129)

Transferred 2014; now 574.140; Effective 1-01-17


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