Rules

Rules governing the use of the beach and instructions to patrons shall be displayed on placards at the entrance to bather preparation facilities or other conspicuous locations and shall be enforced by the beach manager/operator. The beach management has the authority to implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or that supplement those listed in this subsection (i). Posting of rules and other instructions shall provide that:
 
1) Admission to the beach shall be refused to all persons having any contagious disease, infectious conditions such as colds, fever, ringworm, foot infections, skin lesions, carbuncles, boils, diarrhea, vomiting, inflamed eyes, ear discharges, or any other condition that has the appearance of being infectious. Persons with excessive sunburn, abrasions that have not healed, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive tape, rubber bandages, or other bandages of any kind shall also be refused admittance because of the potential for transmittable disease. A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shall not be permitted in the beach area.
 
2) The beach water is not suitable for drinking. Patrons should avoid swallowing beach water.

3) Littering is prohibited. No food, drink, gum or tobacco is allowed in the water. Glass containers are prohibited throughout the beach area.

4) No one should swim alone.

5) Personal conduct within the beach shall not jeopardize the safety of self and others.
 
6) Persons less than 16 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years of age or older unless a lifeguard is present.

7) Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose or otherwise introducing contaminants into the beach water is not permitted.

8) Glass, soap or other material that might create hazardous conditions or interfere with efficient operation of the bathing beach shall not be permitted in the beach area.

9) If present, lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies. Parents or guardians should supervise their children.

10) All children who are not toilet trained shall wear tightly fitting disposable swim diapers.

11) Diving in shallow water is not permitted.

12) Caution shall be exercised in the use of diving facilities.

13) Swimming is prohibited after sunset or before sunrise, or when thunder is heard or lightning is seen, including a 15-minute period after the last lightning or thunder is detected.

14) No pets are permitted in the beach area.
 
15) Feeding of wildlife or other actions that encourage their presence is prohibited.