Legality of Public Nudity
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Completely legal - This means there are no legal reasons that you can be denied your right to nudity in public.
(Con)federally legal; local laws may differ - There is no Federal or Confederal law limiting nudity, but states, provinces, cantons, districts, and other administrative divisions may have laws that do. You will have to check with an individual region to see the legality.
De facto legal; inconsistent enforcement - There is no law explicitly banning nudity in public places. However, one could be arrested, fined, asked to cover up, or ignored depending on circumstances. For this reason it's not advised to practice without historical precedence, such as a spot frequented by naturists. Generally, law enforcement will remain hands-off, especially in rural areas.
Toplessness legal - Only female toplessness is protected by law. Full nudity is still subject to law as applicable.
De facto illegal; inconsistent enforcement - It may be suppressed in cities or other areas of high concentration, but one will be generally left alone in rural areas. There is no legal guarantee of anything.
Illegal, but with legal outlets - Public nudity is illegal and will result in a fine or arrest. However, there are legal venues (such as naturist resorts, beaches, parks, etc.) where one is allowed to practice in public. An example would be the infamous Cap d'Agde.
Completely Illegal - Public nudity is completely illegal and will be subject to law as applicable, which can range from a metaphorical slap on the wrist to execution.