§ 24-15. Digging of holes on beach strand.

(a)

To help prevent personal injury and damage to property, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation within the corporate limits of the town to dig into the sand on any part of the beach strand greater than 12 inches deep, without having a responsible person attending the area to prevent any person or persons from walking into any existing hole and risking personal injury, and to allow public safety vehicles the ability to respond to emergencies without risk of damage to equipment or personal property.

(b)

Prior to leaving the area, any hole greater than 12 inches deep shall be filled to level with the surrounding area, leaving the area in the same general condition in which it was found.

(Code 1990, § 12-16; Ord. No. 04-002, § 1, 5-12-2004)