Section 165Part 5 — Offences Injurious to the Public in General
Drunk and disorderly persons
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165. A person who — Section 166 Penal Code (2026 Revision) Page 72 Revised as at 31st December, 2025 c
while drunk is responsible for any riotous or indecent behaviour in any public place;
disturbs the public peace or any passenger or inhabitant in any street; or
is found lying drunk in any street or public place or in the vicinity thereof, commits an offence, is liable to be arrested on view by any constable and on conviction is liable to a fine of one thousand dollars and to imprisonment for one year.