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Kingdom City Disrupting a House of Worship ordinance (§ 210.730)

Chapter 210: Offenses · Article V. Offenses Concerning Public Peace

A. For purposes of this Section, "house of worship" means any church, synagogue, mosque, other building or structure, or public or private place used for religious worship, religious instruction, or other religious purpose.

B. A person commits the offense of disrupting a house of worship if such person:

1. Intentionally and unreasonably disturbs, interrupts, or disquiets any house of worship by using profane discourse, rude or indecent behavior, or making noise either within the house of worship or so near it as to disturb the order and solemnity of the worship services; or

2. Intentionally injures, intimidates, or interferes with or attempts to injure, intimidate, or interfere with any person lawfully exercising the right of religious freedom in or outside of a house of worship or seeking access to a house of worship, whether by force, threat, or physical obstruction. (RSMo. § 574.035, 2012, 2014 effective 1-1-2017)

Official source: Village of Kingdom City official Code of Ordinances (online), § 210.730

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.