Penal Code · s 268

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s 268Public nuisance

A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which -

(a)

causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity; or

(b)

must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right.

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A common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage.