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| Image from BIG DADDY (1999)...peeing on a restaurant [great movie!] |
DRUNK AND CAN'T FIND A BATHROOM?
(here's the consequences if caught in Ithaca, NY)
Public Urination in Ithaca
The Ithaca City Code prohibits urinating or defecating in any public place that is NOT a restroom/bathroom. Common sense?
Penalties (civil violation –not a crime) Ithaca City Ordinance 250-8.
1. $100-$250 fine (first offense); or up to 25 hours community service
or $100-$350 (second offense within 3 years); or 25 hrs comm. service;
or $100-$500 (third offense within 3 years); or 25 hrs comm. service;
2. Up to 15 days in jail (only extreme cases)
Bottom line:
If an officer sees you --or sees you walking away from someplace covered in pee (or worse)...you can be cited. It's a civil violation, but it is embarassing, and you will have to appear in Court and explain to Bob Sarachan, the City Prosecutor, why you decided to pee outside in the City limits. Also, the Judge may embarass you further. Jail is unlikely (even though it is listed as a sentencing option) and a fine is guaranteed in some fashion.
The more you know!
BY: Attorney Mike Cyr
P: 607-229-5184
E: mike.ithacadwi@gmail.com
www.ithacadwi.com
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