New York S05555 expands disorderly conduct to include public urination, defecation, smoking in prohibited areas, open alcohol containers, marijuana.

New York S05555 amends the penal law to add several new offenses to disorderly conduct. These include urinating or defecating in a public place, smoking any substance in a prohibited area, possessing an open container of alcohol in a public place, smoking marijuana in a public place, and disobeying signage in municipal or state parks. The bill defines "public place" to include highways, streets, roads, parking areas, shopping areas, playgrounds, parks, and beaches, excluding licensed premises for alcohol sales. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

New York S05555 expands disorderly conduct to include public urination, defecation, smoking in prohibited areas, open alcohol containers, marijuana.

New York S05555 amends the penal law to add several new offenses to disorderly conduct. These include urinating or defecating in a public place, smoking any substance in a prohibited area, possessing an open container of alcohol in a public place, smoking marijuana in a public place, and disobeying signage in municipal or state parks. The bill defines "public place" to include highways, streets, roads, parking areas, shopping areas, playgrounds, parks, and beaches, excluding licensed premises for alcohol sales. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.