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Oka Park - "no nudity" sign - version 2009
To be clear: most non-sexual and non-harassing nudity is legal in Canada. Two federal laws (Section 173 and 174 of the Criminal Code) apply:
Section 173 prohibits "indecent acts" done either:
- in a public place, or
- in any place, if done with the intent to "insult or offend"
It also forbids "exposure of genital organs" for a "sexual purpose" to someone under the age of 16. Exact definition of these terms is up to courts to decide. Various Provincial courts have decided that:
- simple nude sunbathing is not indecent.
- streaking is not prohibited under the law.
- the inside of a car can be a public place if it is viewable from the street.
- the doorway of a home can be a public place.
Section 174 prohibits being "so clad as to offend against public decency or order" while exposed to public view. Courts have decided that nude swimming is not within the range of this law.
Check it at official site of Canada Criminal Code.
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Oka Park - "no nudity" sign - version 2009
To be clear: most non-sexual and non-harassing nudity is legal in Canada. Two federal laws (Section 173 and 174 of the Criminal Code) apply:
Section 173 prohibits "indecent acts" done either:
- in a public place, or
- in any place, if done with the intent to "insult or offend"
It also forbids "exposure of genital organs" for a "sexual purpose" to someone under the age of 16. Exact definition of these terms is up to courts to decide. Various Provincial courts have decided that:
- simple nude sunbathing is not indecent.
- streaking is not prohibited under the law.
- the inside of a car can be a public place if it is viewable from the street.
- the doorway of a home can be a public place.
Section 174 prohibits being "so clad as to offend against public decency or order" while exposed to public view. Courts have decided that nude swimming is not within the range of this law.
Check it at official site of Canada Criminal Code.
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