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Louisville, KY Public Conduct: Public Urination (2026)

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

Key Facts

Where banned
Any sidewalk, street, public building, public place
Charge
Disorderly conduct
Max fine
$250
Max jail
90 days

Summary

Urinating or defecating on any sidewalk, street, public building floor, or other public place in Jefferson County is disorderly conduct, punishable by up to a $250 fine and 90 days in jail.

(A) It shall be unlawful for any person within Jefferson County to violate any of the following subsections of this section: ... (17) No person shall urinate or defecate on any sidewalk, street, or floor in public buildings or on any other public place within Jefferson County; or ... (B) ... The penalty for violation of this section shall be up to a $250 fine and/or 90 days in jail.

Source: KRS 525.060 — Disorderly ConductView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-47: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ordinances passed by the Council and approved by the Mayor as of July 1, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Louisville Metro's disorderly conduct ordinance specifically bans urinating or defecating on any sidewalk, street, or public-building floor, or any other public place countywide. It's charged under the same section as fighting, unreasonable noise, and other public-disturbance offenses, and carries the same maximum penalty: a $250 fine and/or 90 days in jail. The rule reaches all of Jefferson County, including the consolidated Metro government's own jurisdiction; independent home rule cities inside the county (Anchorage, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, etc.) may separately enforce their own municipal codes.

Violations & Fines

Charged as disorderly conduct by Louisville Metro Police; up to a $250 fine and/or 90 days in jail per § 132.03(B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is public urination illegal in Louisville?
Yes. Louisville Metro Code § 132.03(A)(17) bans urinating or defecating on any sidewalk, street, public building floor, or other public place in Jefferson County.
What's the penalty?
It's charged as disorderly conduct, with a maximum fine of $250 and/or up to 90 days in jail under § 132.03(B).

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