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Short Title

Naturist Integrity, Public Decency and Cultural Protection Act, 2025 (NIPD-CP Act)

Long Title

An Act to legally define and protect naturism and nudism as non-sexual lifestyles

and cultural practices; to safeguard public decency and clothing-optional

environments; to prohibit misrepresentation and sexualisation of naturist and

nudist terminology; to prevent discrimination and commercial obstruction against

naturists and nudists; to promote health, environmental sustainability, tourism

and human-rights protections; and to establish enforcement and regulatory

mechanisms for the cultural protection of naturism.

Preamble

Recognising naturism and nudism as lawful, non-sexual cultural and lifestyle

practices grounded in body acceptance, health, equality, freedom of expression,

and respect for nature;

Affirming the importance of distinguishing harmless social nudity from lewd

conduct, indecency, or sexual activity;

Affirming the commitment to advancing public understanding, wellbeing,

environmental stewardship, lawful recreation, and human rights;

It is enacted as follows:

PART I — PRELIMINARY

1. Short Title

This Act may be cited as the Naturist Integrity, Public Decency and Cultural

Protection Act, 2025 (NIPD-CP Act).

2. Commencement

This Act comes into force six months after adoption.

3. Purpose

The purposes of this Act are to—

(a) legally define naturism and nudism as distinct, lawful, non-sexual practices;

(b) safeguard public decency while enabling clothing-optional environments;

(c) prohibit misrepresentation and sexualisation of naturist and nudist terminology;

(d) prevent discrimination and commercial obstruction against naturists and

nudists; and

(e) establish enforcement and oversight mechanisms.

PART II — DEFINITIONS

4. Definitions

In this Act:

(a) “Nudism” means a lawful, non-sexual lifestyle practice of social or individual

nudity, typically in designated or private settings, pursued for comfort, body

freedom, relaxation, and simplicity.

(b) “Naturism” means a lawful, non-sexual cultural and philosophical lifestyle that

embraces nudity as part of a holistic approach to body acceptance, ecological

responsibility, respect for others, and connection with nature.

(c) “Clothing-Optional” means a lawful, non-sexual environment in which

individuals may choose their level of dress or undress without compulsion, stigma,

or discrimination; such environments explicitly exclude sexual, fetish, or erotic

activity.

(d) “Sexualisation” means the act of portraying, describing, or associating a person,

activity, or practice in a manner that explicitly or implicitly implies sexual arousal,

fetishism, erotic intent, or sexual conduct—through language, imagery, branding,

framing, or thematic context—irrespective of actual nudity or contact.

PART III — PUBLIC DECENCY AND CLOTHING-OPTIONAL PROVISIONS

5. Public Decency

Nothing in this Act authorises indecent exposure, lewd conduct, or sexual activity

in public or in view from a public place.

6. Clothing-Optional Spaces

Authorities at the national, regional or local level may designate public spaces,

including parks, beaches, trails and recreation areas, as clothing-optional zones

where individuals may lawfully choose their level of dress.

7. Respect for Choice

Naturists and textiles must coexist with mutual respect; harassment, intimidation

or compulsion in either direction is prohibited.

PART IV — MISREPRESENTATION AND TERMINOLOGY CONTROL

8. Protected Terminology

The following terms are protected under this Act when used as cultural or lifestyle

labels: Naturist, Naturism, Nudist, Nudism, Clothing-Optional.

9. Prohibited Use of Terminology

No person or organisation shall use the protected terms to promote or describe—

(a) sexual, fetish or erotic events;

(b) orientation-specific nude gatherings framed as naturist or nudist;

(c) commercial dating platforms, swinger communities or adult entertainment; or

(d) any activity inconsistent with the non-sexual definitions in section 4.

PART V — DIGITAL AND MEDIA RESPONSIBILITIES

10. Obligations of Platforms and Publishers

Digital platforms, hosting providers, payment services and media organisations

shall—

(a) refrain from classifying verified non-sexual naturist or nudist content as “adult”

or “explicit”;

(b) provide documented appeal mechanisms for wrongful moderation or removal;

and

(c) recognise naturism and nudism as protected non-sexual lifestyles in their

moderation policies.

11. Penalties

A platform or organisation that systematically misclassifies or obstructs lawful

naturist or nudist content is liable to administrative penalties as prescribed by

regulation, up to the equivalent of major commercial sanctions.

PART VI — ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND COMMERCIAL OBSTRUCTION

12. General Prohibition

It is unlawful to obstruct, restrict, deny, penalise or refuse access to services,

platforms, payments, venues, advertising or benefits on the basis of a person’s

lawful naturist or nudist identity or activity.

13. Specific Prohibited Acts

Without limiting the generality of section 12, prohibited acts include—

(a) refusing payment processing for legitimate naturist or nudist entities;

(b) removing accounts or advertisements for lawful naturist or nudist events;

(c) blocking venues from listings or promotional tools;

(d) algorithmic suppression of verified non-sexual naturist or nudist content; and

(e) denying employment, venue access or partnerships solely due to naturist

affiliation.

14. Penalties

(a) Individuals: fines up to a prescribed amount for a first offence; higher fines for

repeat offences.

(b) Organisations: commercial penalties up to prescribed thresholds, with higher

amounts for systemic violations.

(c) Courts or tribunals may order corrective action, access restoration and

damages.

PART VII — ENFORCEMENT AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

15. Cultural Protection Authority

An enforcement authority shall be established to—

(a) certify compliant events, venues and content hosts;

(b) investigate complaints and enforce this Act;

(c) issue compliance orders and administrative penalties;

(d) maintain a registry of certified naturist and nudist entities; and

(e) publish an annual report on rights, violations and outcomes.

16. Industry Standards

Industry standards for naturist and nudist organisations shall be administered by a

registered non-profit cultural body with international scope, recognised by the

competent authority.

PART VIII — INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION

17. Global Model Law

Although this Act applies within the jurisdiction adopting it, it is recommended for

adaptation by other jurisdictions to ensure naturism and nudism are legally

protected and culturally preserved worldwide.

PART IX — IMPLEMENTATION

18. Implementation Schedule

(a) Phase I — Establishment of the enforcement authority within three months of

adoption.

(b) Phase II — Industry notification and compliance window, months four to six.

(c) Phase III — Enforcement begins in month seven and thereafter.

19. Regulation-Making Power

The competent authority may, on the recommendation of the enforcement

authority, make regulations prescribing—

(a) standards of decency applicable outside designated clothing-optional areas;

(b) requirements for signage, notice and community consultation; and

(c) any other matter necessary for the administration of this Act.

ANNEX A — RECOMMENDED REGULATION ON MINIMAL COVERING STANDARD

1. Scope

This regulation applies in all public places not designated as clothing-optional or

naturist/nudist under section 6 of the Act.

2. Requirement

A person is deemed to be decently attired if—

(a) the genital area is fully covered by a garment or covering;

(b) the garment is opaque and not transparent; and

(c) the genital area is not discernible from at least five (5) metres in normal daylight

conditions.

3. Application

This requirement applies, without limitation, in—

(a) city parks;

(b) national or regional parks;

(c) wilderness areas;

(d) beaches;

(e) within 100 metres of the ordinary high-water mark of rivers, lakes, and other

natural water bodies.

4. Exceptions

(a) Designated clothing-optional or naturist/nudist zones are exempt.

(b) Exposure of the buttocks alone does not constitute indecency.

(c) Nothing in this regulation authorises lewd conduct or sexual activity in public.

This is now a universal legislative template — any country or jurisdiction can

adapt it by:

• Adding their own enforcement authority,

• Adjusting fines/penalties to their legal framework,

• Localising terminology (minister, department, tribunal, etc.).