§ 32-17A. Urination and Defecation in Public.  


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  • (a) In this section the words “public place” and “place open to the public” have the meanings stated in Section 32-13.
    (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person must not urinate or defecate, whether or not the act is actually viewed by another person, in:
    (1) a public place;
    (2) a place open to the public; or
    (3) any other place where the person may be seen from a public place or place open to the public.
    (c) This Section does not prohibit a person from using an enclosed public restroom or other similar facility that is clearly designated for use as a bathroom, toilet, or lavatory.
    (d) A person who violates this Section has committed a Class A violation. (, §1.)