Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Amendment Act, 1871

Penalty for offensive or riotous conduct in public places, &c.

8. Any person who within the limits of the police district of Dublin Metropolis shall in any theatre or other place of public amusement be guilty of offensive or riotous behaviour, to the disturbance or annoyance of any persons present, shall, on conviction before any divisional justice, be liable to a fine not exceeding forty shillings, or to be imprisoned for any period not exceeding one month; and any person committing any such offence within view of any constable of the said police district may be arrested by him without warrant.