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Technology Prince William, Virginia

It is unlawful to swear over the telephone.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Prince William County adopted ordinances long ago that mirrored state laws against using profane, threatening, or indecent language over public telecommunications lines. This was originally designed to prevent crank callers and telephone harassment in the era of shared party lines. Hanging up the phone is much safer legally than letting out a string of curses.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Prince William County Code ยง 16-24
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Offenses Against Public Peace

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