Chapter 8.56
OBSCENITY AND IMMORAL CONDUCT
Sections
8.56.010 Urinating in a public place
For statutory provisions regarding disorderly conduct, see AS 11.61.100; for provisions regarding indecent exposure, see AS 11.41.460.
8.56.010 Urinating in a public place
(a) It is unlawful for any person to willfully urinate in or on a public street, parking lot, or any other public place or premises not specifically set aside and identified as a restroom by the owner of the place or premises where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed by the act of urination.
(b) In this section, “public place” is a place where the public is permitted to assemble, enter, or pass through, whether publicly or privately maintained, including but not limited to places of accommodation, transportation, business, and entertainment, or any other place which is not a private place.
(c) For the purposes of this section, a police officer who is on or off duty is considered a person to be offended or annoyed.
(d) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a sentence of up to 10 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.00 plus any surcharge required to be imposed by AS 29.25.072.
(e) A person arrested for a violation of this section shall be entitled to release from custody upon posting $250.00 cash bail. [Ord. 1081 §9, 1998; Ord. 991 §3, 1994; Ord. 987 §2, 1994; Ord. 466 §1, 1976]
8.56.020 Indecent exposure and exhibition
Repealed by Ord. 1431. [Ord. 467 §1, 1976]
8.56.060 Disorderly conduct
Repealed by Ord. 1341. [Ord. 1081 §10, 1998; Ord. 1004, 1994; Ord. 991 §4, 1994; Ord. 987 §3, 1994]