Except where the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall govern the construction of this Article:
(a) 
"Nude"
means devoid of an opaque covering which covers the genitals, vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anus, anal region, or pubic hair region of any person, or any portion of the breast at or below the upper edge of the areola thereof of any female person.
(b) 
"Public place"
means any public beach, park, street, playground, or waters adjacent thereto, or any place open to the public or open or exposed to public view within the unincorporated territory of the County of Tulare, including specifically a view from any private residence or any portion of the real property in the immediate vicinity of such private residence, whether such place is publicly or privately owned.
(c) 
"Theater"
means a building, playhouse, room, hall or other place having a permanent stage upon which movable scenery is located and theatrical or vaudeville or similar performances are given, with permanently affixed seats arranged so that a body of spectators can have an unobstructed view of the stage, whose primary function is to give such performances. This definition is subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section.
(d) 
All terms used in this Article which are also used in sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code have the same sense and same meaning as in said sections 318.5 and 318.6 of the Penal Code.
It shall be unlawful for any nude person to appear, perform, sunbathe, bathe, walk, run, serve food or drink to any customer, or otherwise be in any public place.
It shall be unlawful for any person to employ or wear any device or covering in a public place which is intended to simulate the nude genitals, vulva, pubis, pubic symphysis, pubic hair, buttocks, natal cleft, perineum, anus, anal region, or pubic hair region of any person or the nude breast or breasts at or below the upper edge of the areola thereof of any female person.
It shall be unlawful for any person to procure, permit, counsel or assist any person to violate any provision of this Article.
This Article does not apply to:
(a) 
Any person under twelve years of age.
(b) 
Participants in any theatrical performance in a theater.
(c) 
Any act authorized or prohibited by the laws of the State of California.
If any provision of this Article or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Article are severable.