Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

Marginal note:Nudity

• 174 (1) Every one who, without lawful excuse,

  • (a) is nude in a public place, or

  • (b) is nude and exposed to public view while on private property, whether or not the property is his own,

  is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

• Marginal note:Nude

  (2) For the purposes of this section, a person is nude who is so clad as to offend against public decency or order.

• Marginal note:Consent of Attorney General

  (3) No proceedings shall be commenced under this section without the consent of the Attorney General.