Is Public Nudity Legal in Maine?
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No, Maine makes it a crime to knowingly expose your genitals in a public place under circumstances that in fact are likely to cause affront or alarm. It is also an offence to expose yourself on private property intending to be seen from a public place.[1]
Main provision: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 854 (indecent conduct)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
No officially designated clothing-optional beach or public area is documented in the sources we found.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR's club locator lists Maine among the states it covers for member clubs.[4]
Penalties
Indecent conduct is a Class E crime, punishable by up to 6 months' imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000; with two or more prior convictions it becomes a Class D crime.[1][2][3]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Maine?
No, Maine makes it a crime to knowingly expose your genitals in a public place under circumstances that in fact are likely to cause affront or alarm. It is also an offence to expose yourself on private property intending to be seen from a public place.
Are there official nude beaches in Maine?
No officially designated clothing-optional beach or public area is documented in the sources we found.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Maine?
AANR's club locator lists Maine among the states it covers for member clubs.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Maine?
Indecent conduct is a Class E crime, punishable by up to 6 months' imprisonment and a fine of up to $1,000; with two or more prior convictions it becomes a Class D crime.
Sources
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 854 (Maine Legislature) (statute)
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1604, imprisonment (Maine Legislature) (statute)
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1704, fines (Maine Legislature) (statute)
- AANR Nudist Club Locator (federation)
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.