§ 20-116. Fishing.

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It shall be unlawful for any person:
(1)

To fish in the ocean after having been warned by a member of the Beach Patrol or any law enforcement officer that the health and safety of swimmers is being endangered; or

(2)

While on the beach or within 600 feet from the water's edge to intentionally fish by those methods commonly known as "chumming" or "bloodbaiting."

Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a duty of any sort on the part of any county or municipal employee to prevent fishing or to warn of the presence of sharks in the ocean.

(Ord. No. 87-36, § 4.05, 11-16-87; Ord. No. 97-2, § I, 2-6-97; Ord. No. 2016-08, § II, 4-7-16)

                    
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