R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: Cursing at Myrtle Beach Could Now Cost You Money — or Worse

Tré Goins-Phillip : Aug 30, 2018
Faithwire

“We encourage everyone to avoid violating this ordinance by speaking to others with the same respect and kindness you deserve.” -- Myrtle Beach Police Lt. Bryan Murphy

(Myrtle Beach, SC) – [Faithwire.com] In Myrtle Beach, they live by the golden rule. (Photo by James Willamor/Flickr via Faithwire)

The popular vacation spot issued 289 citations in 2017 for swearing, earning the city $22,161 in additional revenue, The Sun News reported.

Those caught by police using profane, four-letter words inside Myrtle Beach city limits could be legally required to pay a fine of up to $500 or face 30 days in jail — or both, according to city spokesman Mark Kruea.

“We encourage everyone to avoid violating this ordinance by speaking to others with the same respect and kindness you deserve,” Myrtle Beach Police Lt. Bryan Murphy said.

There are, however, stipulations grounding the regulation. According to the exact code, it is “unlawful for any person within the city limits to intentionally engage in any act or conduct inciting public disorder or a breach of the peace.”

The ordinance states an individual violates the law if he or she uses profane language to incite violence or curses while “grossly intoxicated.”

While some have argued such a regulation is unconstitutional… Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here.

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