California · Penal Code
PEN §415.5: (a) Any person who (1) unlawfully fights within any building or upon the grounds of any school, community college, university, or state university or challenges another person within any building or u
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A person who fights, challenges another to fight, makes loud disturbing noise, or uses offensive words likely to provoke violence on school or university grounds is guilty of a misdemeanor with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.
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