[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Monroe 9-13-2011 by Ord. No. O:22-2011. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DEMONSTRATION
Includes the following:
A. 
Any picketing or similar conduct;
B. 
Any oration, speech, use of sound amplification equipment or device, or similar conduct that is not part of a funeral;
C. 
The display of any placard, banner, flag, or similar device, unless such a display is part of a funeral; or
D. 
The distribution of any handbill, pamphlet, leaflet, or other written or printed matter other than a program distributed as part of a funeral.
FUNERAL
The ceremonies, processions and memorial services held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead.
SPEECH OF PUBLIC CONCERN
Speech that can be fairly considered as relating to any matter of political, social, or other concern to the community or when it "is a subject of legitimate news interest," that is, a subject of general interest and of value and concern to the public.
It is unlawful for any person to:
A. 
Engage in a demonstration at any public location within 1,000 feet of the funeral, funeral procession, funeral home, church, synagogue, temple or other place of public worship, cemetery, mortuary or other location where a funeral is held or conducted, within one hour prior to the scheduled commencement of a funeral, during a funeral, or within two hours following the completion of a funeral. For the purposes of this section, the distance of 1,000 feet shall be measured from the property line of the location of the event;
B. 
Knowingly obstruct, hinder, impede, or block another person's entry to or from a funeral;
C. 
Knowingly impede vehicles which are part of a funeral procession;
D. 
Display any visual images that convey fighting words or actual or veiled threats against any other person;
E. 
Make or assist in the making of noise, diversions, or threatening gestures, or engage in any other disruptive conduct that disrupts or tends to disrupt the peace or good order of the funeral; or
F. 
Utilize any amplified speech, music or device during the funeral services.
Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 and/or 90 days in the County jail. The imposition of a penalty for a violation of this chapter shall not excuse the violation nor permit it to continue. The continuation of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.