Brick, NJ Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Brick Township Code § 293-4
- Rule
- No urinating/defecating outside designated facilities
- Adopted
- 6-9-1992 by Ord. No. 324-A-92
- Max fine
- Up to $2,000 per § 1-15
- Max jail
- Up to 90 days
Summary
Brick Township makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate in any public place unless the location is specifically provided for that use, under the Township's Nuisances chapter.
It shall be unlawful for any person to urinate or defecate in any public place except in such places as may be provided for such use.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).
Full Breakdown
Brick Township Code § 293-4, added in 1992, states plainly: it is unlawful to urinate or defecate in any public place except where a facility has been provided for that purpose. The section sits in Chapter 293, Nuisances, alongside the Township's adoption of the state Public Health Nuisance Code. Violations are prosecuted under § 293-5, which routes penalties to the Township's general-penalty provision, § 1-15.
Violations & Fines
Violators face the Township's general penalty: a fine up to $2,000, up to 90 days in the county jail, up to 90 days of community service, or a combination, with each act a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is public urination illegal in Brick Township?
What's the penalty for public urination in Brick Township?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Brick
Compare Brick to another location·View the New Jersey public conduct overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Public Urination in Nearby Cities
How other cities in this county handle public urination.