Exemptions.
Oxford Code of Ordinances § 74-79
in effectSec. 74-79. - Exemptions.
The prohibitions of section 74-76 shall not apply:
(1) When a person appears nude or semi-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 the bona fide live communication, demonstration or performance by a person wherein such nudity or semi-nudity is expressive conduct incidental to and necessary for the conveyance or communication of a genuine message or public expression and is not a mere guise or pretense utilized to exploit the conduct of being nude or semi-nude 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.
(Code 1968, § 19-77; Ord. No. 2000-22, § 7, 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_S74-79EXFetched: 11/1/2026