Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 21-916
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Definition of disturbance
Official statutory text
The following are the acts deemed to constitute disturbance of a
religious meeting:
1. Uttering any profane discourse, committing any rude or
indecent act, or making any unnecessary noise, either within the
place where such meeting is held, or so near it as to disturb the
order and solemnity of the meeting.
2. Exhibiting, within one (1) mile, any shows or plays without
a license by the proper authority.
3. Engaging in, or aiding or promoting within the like
distance, any racing of animals or gaming of any description.
4. Obstructing in any manner, without authority of law, within
the like distance, the free passage along any highway to the place
of such meeting.
religious meeting:
1. Uttering any profane discourse, committing any rude or
indecent act, or making any unnecessary noise, either within the
place where such meeting is held, or so near it as to disturb the
order and solemnity of the meeting.
2. Exhibiting, within one (1) mile, any shows or plays without
a license by the proper authority.
3. Engaging in, or aiding or promoting within the like
distance, any racing of animals or gaming of any description.
4. Obstructing in any manner, without authority of law, within
the like distance, the free passage along any highway to the place
of such meeting.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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