I received a pink summons for public urination in NY. Can I contest in court the code does not apply to the charge?

It is Section 153.09 of the Health Code not the Administrative Code. it is an unclassified misdemeanor, although the cops sometime charge it as a violation under the administrative code but that would be under Section 16-118. This is one of the most frequently charged summonses in NYC at 346 Broadway. I have seen and handled many of these cases and I wouldnt advise you to try and use that argument to the judge. The legitimate defense to this crime relates to a medical necessity. Feel free to contact me to discuss this further if you would like.

The law was not created to be scientifically accurate but is based on what society deems acceptable. Urinating in public is general not acceptable so come up with a valid reason as the previous poster stated or pay the fine.