prompter: What do Wyoming statutes have to say about public nudity? Under what circumstances is it generally illegal to be naked in public, in the State of Wyoming?

assistant: In the state of Wyoming, public nudity is generally illegal and considered to be a form of indecent exposure. According to Wyoming statute 6-8-103, it is illegal for any person to expose their genitalia in a public place or in a place where others are present and may be offended or annoyed.

However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, nudity is allowed in certain public spaces, such as beaches, where it is traditionally accepted. In addition, nudity may be allowed for artistic or educational purposes, as long as it is not sexually explicit in nature.

It's also worth noting that the definition of what constitutes a "public place" can vary, but generally includes any place that is accessible to the public or to which the public has a right of access. This can include parks, sidewalks, and other public spaces.

In summary, in the state of Wyoming, public nudity is generally illegal and considered to be a form of indecent exposure, unless it falls under certain exceptions, such as those related to artistic or educational purposes.

prompter: why is it illegal?

assistant: Laws against public nudity are generally a product of social convention. Humans in Wyoming (or rather most places in the world) wear clothes the vast majority of the time so the act of being naked is associated with the occasions in which humans would normally take off their clothes. More specifically, showing off your naked body to other people is associated with sexuality. In this context it can be considered to be very rude to be naked in public since this imposes sexuality on other people without their consent. Wyoming in particular is a conservative state, and social conservatives in particular think that sexuality should not be part of public life.

assistant: Public nudity is illegal in many countries because it is considered to be a violation of community 
standards of decency and morality, as well as a potential source of offense and harm to others, especially 
for people with a sexual trauma (from a sexual assault or the like of).
However, it's important to note that attitudes towards public nudity vary across cultures and regions. Some communities may have more permissive attitudes towards nudity.

assistant: well... it complicated, on one hand in most religious beliefs it's sinful to look upon the naked body of another and that belief system has made it into law, on the other hand people (religious or not) in general feel discomfort looking at someone naked in public and don't want their kids exposed nude people.

as always, it is a mix of morals, beliefs, politics, and much more.

assistant: According to Wyoming state law, it is generally illegal to be naked in public. Public nudity is considered to be indecent exposure, which is a criminal offense. Indecent exposure is defined as knowingly exposing one's genitals to another person in a manner that is likely to cause affront or alarm.

There are a few exceptions to this general rule, including situations where nudity is part of a performance or exhibition that has been authorized by the local government. Additionally, nudity is not considered to be illegal if it occurs in a private setting where it cannot be seen by others.

It is important to note that the laws surrounding public nudity vary from state to state, so it is always a good idea to check the specific laws in your area before engaging in any behavior that may be considered to be illegal.

prompter: What happens if you unknowingly expose yourself? For example, you wear clothes that are see through without being fully aware of that fact. Would you still be likely to be charged for indecent exposure? What does federal law have to say about public nudity?

assistant: The specific circumstances surrounding an incident of public nudity will play a role in determining whether or not it is considered to be a criminal offense. If a person unknowingly exposes themselves, such as by wearing clothes that are see-through, they may still be charged with indecent exposure if their nudity causes affront or alarm to others.

However, it's important to note that the prosecution would have to prove that the person knew or should have known that their nudity was visible to others, and that it was likely to cause affront or alarm. This can be a difficult standard to meet in cases where the person was truly unaware of the transparency of their clothing.

assistant: The laws for nudity in Wyoming allow for varied interpretations by the judicial system, which should be kept in mind before doing anything in the grey area of the state's law. Public indecency is a misdemeanor.
Generally, nudity is prohibited when it has the intention of sexual arousal in oneself or others.
Since a 2019 federal ruling, women are allowed to be topless anywhere a man can be topless in the state.
Public breastfeeding is specifically protected under Wyoming law.

prompter: When was the law created

assistant: I do not have information of when exactly the Wyoming Statutes were created. However, the Wyoming Statutes Title 6 - Crimes And Offenses Chapter 4 - Offenses Against Morals, Decency And Family in Article 2 explicitely punishes " Public indecency". Wyoming Statutes have had multiple revisions overtime, and have evolved in many ways, particularly to address subject-to-interpretation or ambigous scenarios, where certain punishable actions could go unpunished by law or viceversa. It can be found revisions of the Wyoming Statutes Title 6 - Crimes And Offenses Chapter 4 - Offenses Against Morals, Decency And Family revisions from year 2010. Probably there are older revisions but this is the information I have as of now. Sorry.

assistant: Public breastfeeding became protected under the law in Wyoming in 2007.