Public Urination

RSA 645:1-a — a violation

Urinating or defecating in a public place other than a public restroom, where the person knew or should have known it would likely cause affront or alarm to another, is a violation.

RSA 645:1-a

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RSA 645:1-a — Public Urination or Defecation

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