Go Topless Day, Sunday, August 25, 2024

General Discussion
#22

Bedford
§170-7 Title
This article shall be known as the “Town of Bedford Minimum Attire in a Public Place Ordinance”

§170-10 Definitions
B. The following shall be considered a minimum adequate level of attire to comply with requirements in this article: the wearing of at least a fully opaque material which covers the genitals, natal cleft, perineum, anal region, the anal cleft, pubic hair region, and the female breast below a horizontal line across the top of the areola at its highest point. An example of this minimum adequate level of attire is a bathing suit with a top covering the breast as stated above (for women) and a T-back (three inches wide) bottom.

“Public Place” is subsequently defined, and includes a full list of places. But essentially, anything that can be called a public place, other than adult entertainment is included, but the normal exceptions are provided, such as public restrooms, locker rooms, art school nude modeling classes, etc.

#23

Windham
SECTION IV : PROHIBITED CONDUCT:
A) No person shall:
3. appear in a state of nudity

Section III: Definitions
The following words, when used herein, shall be defined as follows:
A) “Nudity” shall mean the showing of the male or female genitals, public area or buttocks with less than a fully opaque covering, or showing of the female breast with less than a full opaque covering of any portion of the nipple, or the depiction of covered male genitals in a discernably turgid state.

#24

Hooksett
3. “Nude” means the showing of:
c) The portion of the human female breast directly or laterally below a point immediately above the top of the areola with less than a fully opaque covering; this definition shall include the entire lower portion of the human female breast, but shall not include any portion of the cleavage of the human female breast, exhibited by a dress, blouse, short, leotard, bathing suit, or other clothing provided the areola is not exposed;

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally appear nude in a public place or in any other place that is readily visible to the public, except a place provided or set apart for nudity.

#25

Newmarket
Sec. 20-2. - Public peace
No person shall knowingly create a condition which is physically offensive or hazardous to that person or another in a public placy by any act which serves no legitimate purpose. Physically offensive conduct specifically includes the following:
(1) Urinating or defecating in a public place.
(2) A male exposing his genitals or buttocks or a female exposing her breasts, buttocks or genitals in a public place.

#26

Meredith
Sec. 20-19. - Disorderly conduct
A person shall be guilty of disorderly conduct if such person:
(7) Exposes their genitals or buttocks in a location where exposure is visible to another in a public place, or if any female exposes her breasts for any purpose other than to breast feed that person’s child;

#27

Sandown
An interesting rule for Seeley Beach – It says that Babies and Toddlers are not allowed to be naked on the beach, but does not restrict older children and adults. I have to wonder if this is not just because babies and toddlers cannot yet control their bladder of bowel movements?

2020 Selectmen Ordinance – Seeley Beach Rules
12. Babies and Toddlers are not allowed to be naked on the beach or in the water. You will be instructed to place a diaper on your child. Swim diapers are preferred.

#28

Wolfeboro
§ 16-5. Beach rules
All beach rules and regulations are posted at the respective Town beach and are subject to the schedule of penalties as provided for in § 16-9 below.

I have not found rules and regulations for the beaches online

#29

Rye
NUDITY
Chapter 154
1.) Any person to knowingly or intentionally be nude in a public place or in any other place that
is readily visible to the public, It shall also we unlawful for any person or entity maintaining,
owning, or operating any public place to operate and to knowingly, or reason to know, permit
or allow any person to appear nude in such public places;

This does not define what is meant by nudity, but in another paragraph it specifically states
that employees of a “public place” like a dance hall must have their genitals, breasts and
buttocks covered with an opaque covering, and does not distinguish between men and women,

#30

Newton
Town Parks and Recreation Areas Ordinance
3. Town Beach
Q. No nude bathing permitted. Appropriate beach attire is encouraged.

Interestingly, There is no mention of nudity in
4. Greenie Park
5. Town Properties
6. Conservation Properties

#31

New London
Town of New London Beach Use Ordinance
Section II – Town Beach Regulations
Q) General Behavior: Persons using the Beaches may not:
7) Engage in any conduct or behavior that constitutes a threat to the safety and welfare of others.
8) Engage in any conduct or behavior that breaches the publics’ peaceful of town property.

This is vague, since it doesn’t specify nudity as something that would constitute “a threat to the safety and welfare of others.
Nor does it specify that nudity would breach “the publics peaceful of town property”.

#32

Winchester
Division 1: Town Ordinances
Part II: General Legislation
Chapter 281 Parks and Recreation
Article I Conduct at Recreation Facilities
281-1 Town beaches
The following activities are prohibited on the Town beaches known as “Holland Beach” and “Resha Beach” located at Highland Lake:
H. Indecent exposure and/or nudity

#33

Tilton
Disorderly Actions Ordinance
Disorderly Actions: A person is guilty of disorderly actions if:
5. Such person urinates or defecates on any public place or property, or in any private place or property viewable from any public place; or who fornicates or exposes their genitals on any public place or property, or in any private place or property viewable from any public place, under any circumstances which they should know will likely cause affront or alarm.

This is interesting! The language closely parallels that of the RSA… so genitals are included, but breasts appear to be NOT included in the ordinance!!!

#34

Wilton
Town of Wilton Town Ordinances
Article V
Town Parks, Recreational Areas, Cemeteries, Special Events
200-40 Prohibited Activities in Town Parks and Recreational Areas
VII. No person shall engage in any disorderly conduct or disruptive behavior which creates a breach of the peace through unreasonable noises, derisive or offensive words, fighting or violent behavior, or other conduct which is likely to cause alarm or annoyance to another person of average sensibilities or legitimate concern to any duly authorized police officers.

Again, use of the word “alarm” would seem to parallel the RSA, but use of the terms “annoyance” and “average sensibilities” is vague.

#35

Bristol
Town of Bristol Beach Ordinance
Section 5. Beach Rules
No nudity at any age.

#36

Thornton
Disorderly Actions Ordinance
Disorderly Actions: A person shall be guilty of disorderly actions if:
VI. Such person urinates or defecates on any Public Place or property, or who fornicates or exposes their genitals on any Public Place or property.

Again we see the use of the word “genitals”, but not “breast”.

#37

New Durham
Town Beach Ordinance
6. General Conduct
Acts endangering others, disorderly conduct, intoxication, and obscene or indecent acts are strictly prohibited.

“obscene or indecent acts” are not defined.

#38

Antrim
Town Beach/Boat Launch/Parks Ordinance
II. Regulations:
2. Public nudity, including public nude bathing is strictly prohibited.
The regulation is listed only for the beach, parks, and boat launch. It does not appear to apply to the rest of the town.

Approved Ordinances 11/26/2017 Town Beach and Boat Launch Ordinance 2. Persons using the areas and swimming in the designated areas shall be appropriately attired in clothing that is considered to be appropriate for a family oriented area. Public nudity, including public nude bathing is strictly prohibited.

The 2017 (Antrim) change specifically mentions that the ordinance is applicable “…in the designated areas…”, meaning the Town Beach and Boat Launch.

#39

Madison
Notice of Regulations Town Properties
All rules posted at the beaches/parks/athletic fields are included as part of this regulation, which include but is not limited to: no alcoholic beverages, no glass, no dogs, and feeding the waterfowl is prohibited.

We would need someone who is a resident of Madison to go to the beach and check on nudity rules .

#40

Holderness
Disorderly Actions Ordinance
Disorderly Actions: A person shall be guilty of disorderly actions if:
III. Such person causes a breach of the peace, public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or creates a risk thereof, by:
VI. Such person urinates or defecates on any Public place or property, or in any private place or property viewable from any Public Place: or who fornicates or exposes their genitals in any Public Place or property, or in any private place or property viewable from any Public Place, under any circumstances which they should know will likely cause affront or alarm.

This is nearly identical wording to the RSA.

#41

Lyme
Recreation Facilities Ordinance
Section 2.1: Chase Beach Regulations: All persons in the Chae Beach recreation area or in the designated swimming area shall at all times follow the regulations:
H. Swimming in disposable diapers or bare bottoms or without proper attire is not permitted.

Again, “proper attire” is vague.