Enforcement Penalties

Criminal Complaint

Whoever violates any of the above rules and regulations shall be punished by a fine of not more than $50 for each offense. A violation of each specific rule or regulation shall be deemed a separate offense and each day on which a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense, subject to the penalties stated herein.

Non-Criminal Disposition

As an alternative to initiating criminal proceeding pursuant to subsection A above, the enforcing agent may dispose of a violation of these rules and regulations pursuant to the following procedures. Whoever violated any provision of these rules and regulations may, in the discretion of the Police Officers, Beach Director or Head Lifeguard, be penalized by a non-criminal complaint pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40, Section 21D. Whoever violates any rule or regulation as stated above shall be subject to a fine of $25 for each separate offense. A violation of each specific rule or regulation shall be deemed a separate offense, and each day on which a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense, subject to the penalties stated herein.