§ 5-18. Flotation devices restricted.  


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  • (a)

    All flotation devices must be fabric-covered and have a 360-degree rope (three-eighths-inch minimum diameter) with a ten (10) percent slack or must be U.S. Coast Guard approved as a flotation device. Those devices not meeting these requirements will not be permitted on the surf or in the water. This section does not apply to surfboards, paddleboards, and skimboards.

    (b)

    All retail outlet stores licensed by the municipality or county and which sell beach equipment such as chairs, umbrellas, floats and other personal flotation devices must display prominently a copy of subsection (a) of this section relating to flotation devices in that place of business.

(Ord. No. 27-11, § 1, 5-7-11)