MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – “Dirty Myrtle” is a common nickname for Myrtle Beach, but now that name is taking on a new meaning.
- Using profane language is listed under Myrtle Beach's disorderly conduct offense.
- It is considered "disorderly conduct" or "breach of the peace."
- A person convicted could be fined $200 or face 30 days in prison.
The city’s disorderly conduct offense includes profane language.
The municipal code states disorderly conduct or breach of the peace includes “making, uttering or directing toward another person any lewd, obscene or profane or libelous expletive or epithets or 'fighting' words, which as a matter of common knowledge, when addressed to the ordinary citizen are inherently likely to provoke violent reactions, including but not limited to calls, threats and invitations to immediately engage in physical violence, fisticuffs, duel or personal combat.”
A person who is convicted of a violation of the ordinance could be punished by a fine up to $200.00 or face up to 30 days in prison.