You commit criminal nuisance if you do something unlawful or forget to do something you are supposed to do, and this puts people's lives, safety, or health at risk. You have to know that what you are doing, or not doing, could harm the public or an individual. If you commit criminal nuisance, you could go to prison for up to one year.

You can be held responsible for criminal nuisance even if you just forget to do something that could keep people safe. This law is in place to protect the public and individuals from harm. The law says you can face imprisonment if you commit criminal nuisance.