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Beach Regulations
Beach Prohibitions
The Beaufort
County Sheriff’s Department patrols the beaches and enforces
all beach regulations. Violators of beach regulations are subject to fines
up to $500 per each offense.
The following are PROHIBITED
on all beaches:
- Alcoholic liquor, beer,
wine
- Glass (bottles, containers,
etc.)
- Littering
- Indecent exposure (nudity)
- Disorderly conduct
- Disturbing the peace
- Unauthorized vehicles
- Fires and Fireworks
- Shark Fishing
- Removal, harming , or
harassment of any live beach fauna (sea turtles, sand dollars, conchs,
starfish, etc.)
- Removal, alteration, or
damage to dunes, sea oats, or other dune flora
- Operation, launching,
or landing of unauthorized motorized watercraft
- Unauthorized commercial
activity
- Sleeping on the beach
between midnight and 6 a.m.
- Unauthorized wearing of
lifeguard emblems, insignias, etc.
- Solicitation or distribution
of handouts
- Kites not under manual
control
- Stunt kites 10 a.m. -
6 p.m. April 1 through September 30
- Sand-sailing
For the added protection
of sunbathers and swimmers, the following activities are prohibited in
Designated Swimming Areas between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. April 1 through September
30:
- Fishing or surfcasting
- Surfboards, boogie boards,
etc.
- Frisbees or other team
sports involving a ball
- Games with metal components
Animals on
the Beach
- Are not permitted - Between
10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Must be on a leash
- Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 1 through Thursday before Memorial
Day
- Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday after Labor Day through
September 30
- Must be on leash or under
positive voice control at all other times.
- Persons in control of
animals on the beach are required to remove and properly dispose of
the animal's excrement.
PLEASE
TAKE CARE OF OUR BEACHES
PLACE LITTER IN THE TRASH RECEPTACLES PROVIDED
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