[Adopted 4-1-1970]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SURF
The area of any body of water adjoining the shoreline in which the wave action is increased or accelerated by reason of the decreasing depth of water approaching the shoreline; for the purposes of this article, shall include all areas between the shoreline and the outer limits of such wave action in the Atlantic Ocean.
SURFBOARD
A device of any rigid, buoyant material exceeding four feet in length or exceeding 10 pounds in weight or equipped with a ski, designed or suitable for the sport of surfing or surf riding.
SURFING or SURF RIDING
The practice or sport of riding upon a surfboard in the surf.
No person shall engage in the sport of surfing or surf riding within the Borough of Longport or the surf adjoining the shoreline of the same between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and between the dates of May 30 and September 15 inclusive except as provided in this article.
Surfing or surf riding may be permitted during the regulated periods at times and areas designated by resolution of the Board of Commissioners where under existing conditions or for special purposes the same may be found to be consistent with the health and safety of the public. Nothing in this article shall be taken to imply any obligation upon the Borough of Longport to provide lifeguards or other protection for the safety of persons engaged in the sport of surfing or surf riding or that any particular areas are declared safe for the same.
The Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Longport is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt by resolution such reasonable rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the proper conduct and safety of those persons engaging in surfing or surf riding, which rules shall be conspicuously posted in the designated surfing area.
[Amended 5-4-1983]
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the Municipal Judge.