What is disorderly conduct in Arizona?

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In Arizona, a person commits disorderly conduct if, with intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family or person, or with knowledge of doing so, the person does any of the following six acts :

1. Engages in fighting, violent or seriously disruptive behavior ;
2. Makes unreasonable noise ;
3. Uses abusive or offensive language or gestures to any person present in a manner likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation by that person ;
4. Makes any protracted commotion, utterance or display with the intent to prevent the transaction of the business of a lawful meeting, gathering or procession ;
5. Refuses to obey a lawful order to disperse issued to maintain public safety in dangerous proximity to a fire, a hazard or any other emergency ; or
6. Recklessly handles, displays or discharges a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument .

As to classification, the weapon-related act (paragraph 6) is a class 6 felony, while the other five acts (paragraphs 1 through 5) are a class 1 misdemeanor .