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Nudity And Public Decency Laws in America

In recent years, incidences of public nudity have increased. In some instances, this is innocent fun, like ritual moonings in Orange County, California, and worldwide naked bike riding events. In other instances, it may be less innocent, like those who expose themselves for sexual gratification against the will of others. And, of course, somewhere in the middle exists things like the infamous Girls Gone Wild videos or the public flashing at events like Mardi Gras, concerts, or motorcycle events. So what are the laws affecting public nudity? Generally, in America, nudity is against the law in public places. Moreover, nudity is also generally illegal on a person’s own property if the nude person is visible to the public, such as through an open window or sunbathing nude in someone's yard. While most state laws are clear about nudity around children and nudity meant to arouse, some other wording is vague and violations often are a matter of community standards for indecency. O