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Public drunkenness and similar misconduct - 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5505

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     § 5505.  Public drunkenness and similar misconduct.
        A person is guilty of a summary offense if he appears in any
     public place manifestly under the influence of alcohol or a
     controlled substance, as defined in the act of April 14, 1972
     (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug,
     Device and Cosmetic Act, except those taken pursuant to the
     lawful order of a practitioner, as defined in The Controlled
     Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, to the degree that he
     may endanger himself or other persons or property, or annoy
     persons in his vicinity.
     (June 18, 1999, P.L.67, No.8, eff. 60 days)

        Cross References.  Section 5505 is referred to in sections
     3573, 8902 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

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