Public Conduct in Troy, MI (2026)
4 verified public conduct rules for Troy, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Public Urination
Troy's Criminal Code flatly bars urinating anywhere in public other than a designated lavatory. Chapter 98 Section 98.03.04 makes it a straight misdemeanor, exposing a violator to up to 90 days in the county jail, a fine of up to $500, or both, with no permit path or exception built into the section.
Troy Bans Urinating in Public
Heavy RestrictionsTroy City Code, Ch. 98 (Criminal Code) § 98.03.04
98.03.04 Urinate in Public Place. No person shall urinate in any public place other than a designated lavatory. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.
Loitering Rules
Troy Code Section 98.11.03 makes it a criminal offense to loiter, frequent or live in any place with intent to use, sell, give away or store illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia. Unlike a civil infraction, this loitering offense is charged as a 90-day misdemeanor under Chapter 98's Drugs provisions, enforced by the Troy Police Department.
Troy's Drug-Related Loitering Law
Heavy RestrictionsCity of Troy Code Sec. 98.11.03
Loiter with Intent to Use or Sell Drugs. No person shall loiter, frequent or live in any place with the intent to use, sell, dispense, furnish, give away, store or keep illegal drugs, hypodermic syringes, needles, empty gelatin capsules or narcotic paraphernalia. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days...
Public Marijuana Use
Troy Code Section 98.11.01(c) forbids consuming or smoking marihuana in any public place, and extends to private property where the owner, occupant or manager has posted a no-smoking rule. Violators face a civil infraction, a fine up to $100, and forfeiture of the marihuana, enforced by the Troy Police Department.
Troy's Public Marihuana Consumption Ban
Some RestrictionsCity of Troy Code Sec. 98.11.01(c) and (h)
c) No person shall consume marihuana in a public place or smoke marihuana where prohibited by the person who owns, occupies or manages the property, except for purposes of this subdivision, a public place does not include an area designated for consumption within a municipality that has authorized consumption in designated areas that are not accessible to persons under 21 years of age. ... h) A...
Public Alcohol Use
Troy makes it a misdemeanor to drink alcoholic liquor anywhere in public unless the location holds a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license. Section 98.10.02 pairs with a separate public-intoxication ban, and both carry the same penalty: up to 90 days in the county jail, a $500 fine, or both.
Troy Public Alcohol Consumption Ban
Significant RestrictionsTroy City Code Section 98.10.02 (Consume Alcohol in Public)
98.10.02 Consume Alcohol in Public. No alcoholic liquor shall be consumed in a public place, unless the public place possesses a Michigan Liquor Control Commission license for the premises. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both.
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