§ 13-1-5. Public intoxication.

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If any person is intoxicated in public, whether such intoxication results from alcohol, narcotic drug or other intoxicant or drug of whatever nature, he shall be deemed guilty of a class 4 misdemeanor. If there is a court-approved detoxification center in the city or a neighboring jurisdiction, a law enforcement officer may authorize the transportation, by police or otherwise, of a person who is in violation of this section to such detoxification center in lieu of arrest; provided, however, that no person shall be involuntarily detained in such center. (Code 1963, Sec. 23-11; Ord. No. 2826, 6/28/83, Sec. 4; Ord. No. 3599, 10/17/92, Sec. 1)
Charter Reference: Authority, Sec. 2.04(a).

State Law Reference: For similar state law, see Code of Va., Sec. 18.2-388.

                    
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