Tucson prohibits urinating or defecating in public places not designed as restrooms, treating violations as misdemeanors with potential indecent-exposure charges depending on circumstances and visibility.
Tucson's public-conduct rules make it unlawful to urinate or defecate on any public sidewalk, street, alley, park, parking lot, or other place open to public view, unless using a designated restroom or sanitary facility. Repeat offenses or incidents involving exposure can be charged as indecent exposure under Arizona law (ARS §13-1402), which can carry sex-offender consequences. Officers typically have discretion and may issue warnings or refer individuals to social services. Property owners may also seek trespass charges if the conduct occurs on private property.
Urinating or defecating in public can result in misdemeanor citations, fines, possible indecent-exposure charges if exposure occurred, and trespass enforcement on private property.
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