Snyder OKs Jail for Disrupting Religious Service [View all]

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Posted: Jun 28, 2012 12:27 PM EDT

Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation making it a misdemeanor to disrupt a religious service in Michigan.

The governor's office said Wednesday that the new law includes a sentence of up to 93 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for disrupting a worship service. The law increases the possible fine to $5,000 for repeat offenders.

First-time offenders could also face up to 100 hours of mandatory community service, while repeaters could get up to 200 hours.

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Charlotte Republican State Representative Deb Shaughnessy was the bill's sponsor.


http://www.wlns.com/story/18905462/snyder-oks-jail-for-disrupting-religious-service