(a) Those persons who shall be duly appointed as police officers of the town, shall have the power and authority to supervise, regulate and/or prohibit physical activities and swimming on the beaches and in the Atlantic Ocean and waters of the sound, when in the estimation of those officers, hazards or dangers exist that constitute threats to the health, life or safety of a person or persons within the waters or immediately contiguous areas.
(b) Nothing herein shall be construed to impose a duty upon the police or town officials to patrol the beaches, act as lifeguards or make such determination on a daily basis. The town police, as well as the town assumes no responsibility for accidents as a result of someone’s negligence.
(c) Any person who shall fail to obey the directions and instructions of the personnel with regard to any of the matters and things above set forth over which they have power and authority, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to arrest by the personnel and shall be subject to punishment as provided in G.S. § 160A-285.
(Ord. passed 6-3-1999)