The laws vary from State to State on spitting in public,in some States it is illegal to spit in public areas such as sidewalks,around entryways to businesses and/or public buildings ect... Some States even have laws against the use of a spit cup for tobacco chewers in resturants,public buildings,businesses ect..
There are also the city/town/county ordinances that can vary from area to area concerning spitting in public...The vast majority people who break such laws are not arrested they are given a citation that includes a (fine) much like a seatbelt violation....
No
In the U.K. spitting in public is a public order offence and can earn you an £80 fine. Spitting on a person is considered assault, which will earn you a criminal record.
Spitting in someone's face would amount to "Simple Assault" in most (all?) jurisdictions I am aware of. ALSO: If the person doing the spitting is has been diagnosed with AIDS, the charge can be upgraded to a felony offense.
Yes, the word 'spitting' is a gerund, the present participle of the verb 'to spit' that functions as a noun. The present participle of the verb also functions as an adjective.Examples:There is a fine for spitting in public. (noun, object of the preposition 'for')"This is horrible", he said after spitting out the sample. (verb)He's the spitting image of his father. (adjective)
This is a battery in most states. It is also a battery under tort law.
Urinating in a public place can be considered a sexual offense. You could be charged with indecent exposure or public lewdness. If you are convicted you may have to register as a sex offender.
Cause they're stupid
Parents can effectively address and discourage the behavior of a child spitting in public or at home by setting clear expectations, explaining why spitting is unacceptable, and implementing consequences for the behavior. Consistent communication, positive reinforcement for good behavior, and modeling appropriate behavior can also help in addressing and discouraging this behavior.
Misdemeanor
The punishment for spitting on someone can vary depending on the circumstances and location, but it can result in charges of assault, battery, or harassment. In some cases, it may be considered a misdemeanor or even a felony offense, leading to fines, community service, probation, or jail time.
Not specifically, but it could be considered causing a public nuisance. Many local authority by-laws forbid it.
Spitting any any other person is, as you say, an send off offense. If the spitting is directed at an opponent, a Direct Free Kick is awarded to the opposing team at the spot of the infraction. As a result, this would become a penalty kick if it happened in the opposing team's penalty area.