Pennsylvania Statutes
§ 5901 — Open lewdness
Pennsylvania § 5901
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Bluebook
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5901 (2026).
Text
A person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree if he does any lewd act which he knows is likely to be observed by others who would be affronted or alarmed.
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Legislative History
Cross References.Section 5901 is referred to in section 6318 of this title; section 9718.1 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure); sections 4503, 4601, 6137.1 of Title 61 (Prisons and Parole); section 3113 of Title 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)).
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