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Cheyenne, WY Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Citation
Cheyenne City Code 9.08.010(A)(9)
Max fine
$750
Max jail term
Up to 6 months
Enforced by
Cheyenne Police Department
Covers
Any place public or publicly visible

Summary

Cheyenne's disturbance-of-the-peace ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to urinate or defecate anywhere that is public in nature or open to public view, alongside offenses like fighting and inciting a riot.

A person or assemblage of persons shall be deemed guilty of disturbance of the peace if they: ... 9.Urinate or defecate in any place that is public in nature or open to the public view. ... any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided by Section 1.24.010 of the city code.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).

Full Breakdown

Cheyenne folds public urination and defecation into its disturbance-of-the-peace ordinance, Section 9.08.010(A)(9), grouped with rioting, fighting, and provocative language as offenses against the public peace. The ban covers any place that is public in nature or open to public view -- streets, sidewalks, parks, alleys, and parking lots all qualify. Violators face the city's general penalty under Section 1.24.010: a fine of up to $750, up to six months in jail, or both, at the municipal judge's discretion. The Cheyenne Police Department enforces the ordinance citywide.

Violations & Fines

Misdemeanor: fine up to $750, imprisonment up to six months, or both, under the general penalty at Section 1.24.010; enforced by Cheyenne Police.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is public urination illegal in Cheyenne?
Yes. Cheyenne City Code 9.08.010(A)(9) makes it unlawful to urinate or defecate in any place that is public in nature or open to public view.
What's the penalty for public urination in Cheyenne?
Up to a $750 fine, up to six months in jail, or both, under the city's general penalty provision at Section 1.24.010.

Sources & Official References

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