Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Safety›Article IV — Offenses Against Public Decency
Jackson Municipal Code Ch. 9.47 Offenses Against Public Decency
Jackson Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Jackson
Cite as: Jackson Municipal Code Chapter 9.47 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.47.010. Purpose of provision.¶
A. Depositing human urine or feces on public or private property in a manner not acceptable by law is deemed to be a serious detriment to public health, safety and quality of life.
B. It is unlawful for any person or persons to deposit human urine or feces on any publicly-owned or maintained property, or on any private property open to the public or exposed to public view.
(Ord. 642 §1, 2004)
§ 9.47.020. Exemptions.¶
A. Urinating or defecating in any restroom toilet or other lawfully maintained facility designed for the sanitary disposal of human waste.
B. Any person or persons who violates this section due to a verified medical condition.
(Ord. 642 §1, 2004)
§ 9.47.030. Violation—Penalty.¶
Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this section other than allowed in exemptions, is guilty of a misdemeanor; and, upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine, by imprisonment in the county jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 642 §1, 2004)
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