Public Conduct in Babylon, NY (2026)
7 verified public conduct rules for Babylon, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Aggressive Panhandling
Town of Babylon Code § 165-28 makes it a violation to loiter, remain, or wander in any public place for the purpose of begging.
Town of Babylon Public Begging Ban
Significant RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 165-28(D)
D. Loiters, remains or wanders about in a public place for the purpose of begging; or E. Loiters or remains in a public place for the purpose of gambling with cards, dice or other gambling paraphernalia; or F. Loiters or remains in a public place with one or more persons for the purpose of unlawfully using or possessing a controlled substance, as defined in Penal Law § 220.00; or G. ...
Public Urination
Town of Babylon Code § 165-4 makes it a Class B misdemeanor to urinate anywhere in public other than a toilet or urinal, with fines climbing to $5,000 and jail time on repeat offenses.
Public Urination Ban. Town of Babylon
Heavy RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 165-4
A person is guilty of public urination if, in a public place, as defined by New York State Penal Code § 240.00, he or she shall urinate other than in a urinal or toilet. § 165-4.1. Penalties for violations. [Amended 11-6-2008 by L.L. No. 28-2008; 4-27-2022 by L.L. No. 10-2022] Any person found guilty of violating this article shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and, upon conviction ther...
Loud Party Ordinance
The Town of Babylon bans operating a "party house", a home rented out for a fee for commercial parties, receptions or ticketed gatherings, anywhere in town.
Town of Babylon Party House Ban
Heavy RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 161-3
It shall be unlawful to own or operate a party house in the Town of Babylon, to facilitate the operation of a party house in the Town of Babylon, to advertise the availability of any dwelling unit in the Town for Babylon for use as a party house, or to advertise any commercial event occurring at a party house in the Town of Babylon. The owner of any property which is used as a party house is pr...
Loitering Rules
Town of Babylon Code § 165-28 bans loitering for threatening conduct, begging, open-container drinking, gambling, drug use, or lingering in Town parking lots after being told to disperse.
Loitering Rules. Town of Babylon
Significant RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 165-28
A person is guilty of loitering when he: A. Loiters, remains or wanders about in a public place for the purpose of tumultuous, violent or threatening conduct...; or D. Loiters, remains or wanders about in a public place for the purpose of begging; or J. Loiters or remains in a parking lot owned or operated by the Town of Babylon by gathering, standing or sitting in or around a parked vehicle......
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes and vape devices is banned in Town of Babylon parks, beaches, playgrounds and pools, and within 50 feet of any Town building entrance open to the public.
Town of Babylon Outdoor Smoking Ban
Significant RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 213-490
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to smoke or carry lighted cigarettes or other smoking devices, including but not limited to cigars, cigarillos, pipes, electronic cigarettes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, marijuana or marijuana derivatives or other substances and the like, in Town of Babylon parks, recreation areas, playgrounds, pools, and beaches. Such conduct is prohibit...
Public Marijuana Use
The Town of Babylon bans marijuana use and smoking in all town-owned parks, playgrounds, pools and beaches, and officially designates them 'Marijuana-Free Zones.'
Town of Babylon Marijuana Use Ban
Significant RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 213-490
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to smoke or carry lighted cigarettes or other smoking devices, including but not limited to cigars, cigarillos, pipes, electronic cigarettes, vape pens, vapors, e-liquids, marijuana or marijuana derivatives or other substances and the like, in Town of Babylon parks, recreation areas, playgrounds, pools, and beaches. Such conduct is prohibit...
Public Alcohol Use
The Town of Babylon bans drinking or carrying an open container of alcohol on any public street, sidewalk, park or town-owned property in Suffolk County, with permits available only for approved organized events.
Open Container Ban in Town of Babylon
Heavy RestrictionsTown of Babylon Code § 74-3
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to: A. Consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place within the Town. B. Have in his possession an open or unsealed container of an alcoholic beverage while in any public place.
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