Public Conduct in Hempstead, NY (2026)
6 verified public conduct rules for Hempstead, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Public Urination
Hempstead Code § 77-9 makes urinating or defecating in any public place, other than an available public restroom, a form of disorderly conduct townwide. The law applies outside the town's incorporated villages, which enforce their own codes. Violators face a fine up to $250, up to 15 days in jail, or both, with Town of Hempstead Public Safety and Nassau County Police handling enforcement.
Hempstead Bans Public Urination, Defecation
Some RestrictionsHempstead Code § 77-9
Notwithstanding any language in this Code of the Town of Hempstead to the contrary...urinating and/or defecating at any public place, except through utilization of facilities in an available public restroom...shall be guilty of the violation of disorderly conduct. Each such act committed during the same occurrence or series of occurrences shall constitute a separate and distinct commission of a...
Skateboarding Rules
Town of Hempstead Code § 78-12 lists roller skating and skate-boarding among activities barred in any Town park except in areas the Director has specifically designated and posted for that use, alongside bans on ball games, model aircraft, kite flying, bicycles, scooters and go-carts off the roads, archery and air rifles. A violation is a park offense punishable by up to $250 in fines or 15 days in jail.
Hempstead Bans Skateboarding in Town Parks
Significant RestrictionsHempstead Code § 78-12
The following activities are prohibited in any park, except in areas designated and posted by the Director: throwing or using any type of ball, bean bag, frisbee, knife, missile or other object; playing any ball game; flying any model aircraft of any size; engaging in kite flying or model boating; riding bicycles, scooters, go-carts, motor bikes, motorcycles, beach buggies or other such vehicle...
Loitering Rules
Town of Hempstead Code § 80-8B(9) bars loitering in any Town or district public parking field for the purpose of defacing property, littering or committing disorderly conduct. The rule sits inside Chapter 80's broader parking-field conduct code, alongside bans on littering, vandalism and unauthorized vending.
Hempstead Parking Field Loitering Ban
Some RestrictionsHempstead Code §§ 80-8B(9), 80-11
In addition to any other prohibition stated in the provisions of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to: ... Loiter in any parking field for the purpose of defacing, littering or the committing of disorderly conduct. ... Unless otherwise provided for herein, any person, association or corporation committing an offense against this chapter is guilty of an offense punishable by a fi...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Town of Hempstead Code § 78-3.2 bans smoking and vaping, including e-cigarettes, cigars and pipes, at every Town park, both indoors and outdoors, unless a person is inside a Commissioner-designated smoking area marked by posted signs. The rule took effect June 6, 2018 under Local Law No. 44-2018. A violation is punishable under § 78-28 by a fine up to $250, up to 15 days in jail, or both.
Hempstead Bans Smoking, Vaping in Parks
Significant RestrictionsHempstead Code § 78-3.2
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to smoke or carry any lighted smoking substances or other smoking devices, including but not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipes and the like, at any park within the Town of Hempstead, including indoor and outdoor locations, except in designated smoking areas as indicated by posted signs.
Public Marijuana Use
Town of Hempstead Code § 78-3.5 makes it a violation to smoke, consume, display or carry marijuana or marijuana products in plain sight in any Town park, park district park, marina or beach, indoors or outdoors. Adopted February 26, 2019 under Local Law No. 14-2019, the ban targets consumption and display rather than mere possession, and offenders face a fine up to $250 or 15 days in jail.
Hempstead Bans Marijuana Use in Parks
Significant RestrictionsHempstead Code § 78-3.5
C. Prohibition. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to smoke, consume, show, display, or carry in plain sight marijuana or marijuana products in any Town of Hempstead park or park district park, marina or beach, including indoor and outdoor locations. D. Signage. The Commissioner shall install prominent and conspicuous signage advising park, marina or beach patrons of the pro...
Public Alcohol Use
Hempstead Code § 77-2 bans consuming alcohol or carrying an open or unsealed container of an alcoholic beverage in any public place within the unincorporated Town, including streets, sidewalks, parks and municipal buildings. A first offense carries a fine of $50 to $250 or up to 10 days in jail, doubling in exposure on repeat violations.
Hempstead Open Container and Public Drinking Ban
Heavy RestrictionsHempstead Code §§ 77-2, 77-5
§ 77-2. Prohibited acts. It shall be an offense against 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 for the purpose of consuming such alcoholic beverage by himself or by another in any public place. § 77-5. Penalties for offenses. ...
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