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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A person is guilty of public lewdness when he or she intentionally exposes the private or intimate parts of his or her body in a lewd manner or commits any other lewd act: (a) in a public place, or (b) (i) in private premises under circumstances in which he or she may readily be observed from either a public place or from other private premises, and with intent that he or she be so observed, or (ii) while trespassing, as defined in section 140.05 of this part, in a dwelling as defined in subdivision three of section 140.00 of this part, under circumstances in which he or she is observed by a lawful occupant.
Public lewdness is a class B misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Penal Law - PEN § 245.00 Public lewdness - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-245-00.html
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