Chapter 89: Loitering and Obscene Public Conduct

No person shall loiter in any way upon any street or in any public place in the Village of Greenport.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Encompasses one or more of the following acts:

Obstructing, molesting or interfering with any person lawfully upon the street, sidewalk, park or other public place.

Remaining in a public place for the purpose of annoying or harassing any person lawfully upon any street, sidewalk, park or other public place.

PUBLIC PLACE

Any place to which the public is invited, including the quasi-public area in front of or adjacent to or within any store, shop, restaurant, bar, luncheonette or other place of business, and also any parking lots or other private or public property not owned by or under the dominion of the person charged with a violation of this chapter.

§ 89-3 Public urination prohibited.

No person shall urinate in any public place, other than within restroom facilities, or in public view within the Village of Greenport.

§ 89-4 Public defecation prohibited.

No person shall defecate in any public place, other than within restroom facilities, or in public view within the Village of Greenport.

§ 89-5 Penalties for offenses.

Any person who shall violate § 89-1 of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and be subject to a fine of not more than $250 and/or a period of incarceration not to exceed 15 days.

A person who violates § 89-3 or 89-4 of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and be subject to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 and/or a period of incarceration not to exceed 15 days.