§ 48-1. Throwing missiles.

(a) "Missile" defined.

In this section, "missile" means any object capable of being thrown or used as a projectile, but does not include empty paper wrappers.

(b) Exclusions.

This section does not apply to a member of a team or an official participating as a principal in a sporting event while engaged in the course of conduct required by that sporting event.

(c) Prohibited conduct.

It is unlawful for any person to toss, throw, fling, or project, or to cause the tossing, throwing, flinging, or projecting of any missile:

(1) on or in the direction of any member of a team or official participating as a principal in a sporting event; or

(2) on any playing field or arena during the course of a sporting event.

(d) Penalties.

Any person who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 12 months or to both fine and imprisonment for each offense.