[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Union 6-9-2009 by Ord. No. 5107 (Ch. 384 of the 2004 Code). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
It shall be unlawful, and shall be a public nuisance, for any
person:
A.
To engage in any sexual contact
upon public property, regardless of whether such person knows or has
reason to know that he/she will be observed by other persons.
B.
To expose his/her intimate parts
to public view upon public property not specifically designated for
such activities, regardless of whether such person knows or has reason
to know that he/she will be observed by other persons.
C.
To urinate, defecate, or discharge
other bodily fluids upon public property, in areas not specifically
designated for this activity, or upon private property where susceptible
to public view, regardless of whether such person knows or has reason
to know that he/she will be observed by other persons.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The following personal body parts: sexual organs, genital
area, anal area, groin, buttock, or female breast.
Any and all areas, lands, buildings, and right-of-ways within
the boundaries of the Township of Union which are owned, leased, or
controlled by the Township of Union, County of Union, and/or State
of New Jersey.
Seeking sexual arousal or gratification by one person's intentional
direct touching his or her own intimate body part or another person's
intimate body parts or by indirect touching through clothing of intimate
body parts.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof, be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,000, imprisonment
for a period not to exceed 90 days, a period of community service
not to exceed 90 days, or a combination thereof at the discretion
of the Municipal Court Judge.
In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of
this chapter and any prior ordinance of the Township of Union, the
provisions hereof shall be determined to govern.
