§ 46-97. Prohibition of activities disruptive to marine turtles.

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The following activities involving direct illumination of portions of the beach shall be prohibited on the beach at nighttime during the nesting season from the protection of the nesting females, nests, and hatchling marine turtles:
(1)

The operation of all motorized vehicles, except emergency and law enforcement vehicles or those permitted on the beach for marine turtle conservation or research.

(2)

The building of campfires or bonfires.

(3)

Any transient lighting which purposely and flagrantly illuminates nesting sea turtles, or hatchlings such that it disrupts their behavior patterns. This prohibition does not apply to individuals with appropriate permits from federal and state agencies.

(Ord. No. 93-15, § 1(11-17.1(3)), 6-22-93)

                    
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