§ 2-24-7. Behavior.

(1)

Intoxicating beverages.

(a)

Prohibition. No person in the park shall sell, possess or consume alcoholic beverages, except where it is sold at specifically designated recreation areas where meals or lunches are also sold under county-granted concessions, or at approved special events where the permit authorizes such sale or consumption. The sale of alcoholic beverages by such concessionaire or special event permit holder, agent or sponsor, may be permitted under the strict regulation and control of the director. Sales of alcoholic beverages shall be made only in individual servings and shall be consumed only on the immediate premises of the concession. Persons who fail to comply with this provision will be required to leave the park premises immediately and may be cited for violation of this chapter.

(b)

Intoxication. No person shall enter or remain in a park while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or illegal substances.

(2)

Fireworks and explosives. In the absence of a duly issued permit under the Manatee County Fireworks Law, located at sections 2-21-86 through 2-21-91 of this Code, and the permission of the director, no person shall possess or set off any fireworks or explosives in any park.

(3)

Pets prohibited. Other than authorized staff or law enforcement personnel, no person shall bring or introduce into a park any off-leash dog, cat, snake or other animal other than in those areas specifically designated for activities involving such animals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person may bring a dog into any park, so long as the dog remains on a leash and under the owner's control at all times, except for county beaches (including adjacent sidewalks, paths, trails, and RV and general parking areas), athletic fields, or any other area posted "no dogs allowed." Such owners are responsible for removal and disposal of any waste. Nothing herein shall preclude a person from using or training a service animal in a park as provided for in Florida Statute Section 413.08. Any person in possession of such animal is responsible for controlling the animal and cleaning up and properly disposing of any waste. At no time shall such animals be left unattended.

(4)

Use of facilities. No person over the age of six (6) years shall use a restroom, shower or similar area designated for the opposite sex. Use of such facilities designed and signed as accessible to persons with disabilities shall be avoided wherever possible by persons not requiring their use so they may be readily available to persons with disabilities.

(5)

Solicitations. No person shall solicit park patrons or visitors for any purpose, whether public or private, without the express written permission of the director.

(6)

Fires. Fires are prohibited in any county park, except in such grills, fireplaces, barbecue pits or other similarly designed fire-safe facilities or areas.

(7)

Surf or ski. Surfing or skiing in park waters is permitted outside of designated 'swim only' areas or any areas designated by sign or verbally by designated officials as "no surfing or skiing".

(8)

Signs to be obeyed. No person shall engage in any activity expressly prohibited by a posted sign, nor damage, remove or obstruct any such sign.

(9)

Permits to be exhibited. Persons issued any park-related permit must have such permit on hand during the permitted use, and shall produce same upon request by law enforcement or designated park officials.

(10)

Skating. Skating of any type, including in line, boards or other, shall be permitted on any park trail unless the trail is specifically designated as prohibiting such activities.

(Ord. No. 07-60, § 3, 6-12-07; Ord. No. 08-48, § 5, 3-25-08)