Intent.
Oxford Code of Ordinances § 74-74
in effectSec. 74-74. - Intent.
(a) It is the intent of this article to protect and preserve the health, safety, welfare and morals of the citizens by prohibiting a person from intentionally or recklessly appearing or being nude or semi-nude, or causing another person to appear or be nude or semi-nude, in a public place and in other places which may reasonably be expected to be observed by the public within the incorporated areas of the city except:
(1) When such person appears nude in a place provided or set apart for nudity; provided:
a. Such person is nude or semi-nude for the sole purpose of performing the legal function that is customarily intended to be performed within such place provided or set apart for nudity; and
b. Such person is not nude or semi-nude for the purpose of obtaining money or other financial gain for such person or for another person or entity.
(2) When the conduct of being nude or semi-nude cannot legally be prohibited by this article:
a. Because it constitutes a part of a bona fide live communication, demonstration or performance by such person wherein such nudity is expressive conduct incidental to and necessary for the conveyance or communication of a genuine message or public expression and is not a guise or pretense utilized to exploit nudity for profit or commercial gain and as such is protected by the United States or Mississippi Constitution; or
b. Because it is otherwise protected by the United States or Mississippi Constitution.
(b) It is the mayor and board's further intention to accomplish those intents and purposes expressed in the "Whereas" provisions of the ordinance from which this article is derived, each of which are incorporated by reference into this section.
(Code 1968, § 19-72; Ord. No. 2000-22, § 2, 11-7-2000)
Source: City of Oxford, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/oxford/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH74OFMIPR_ARTIIIPUNU_S74-74INFetched: 11/1/2026