[Adopted 10-2-2017 STM by Art. 30, AG 1-18-2018, eff. 2-15-2018]
The Town has experienced problems with persons discharging "Silly
String®" in and around public ways
of the Town. Silly String is causing a deterioration of the aesthetics
of the community and damage to personal property. The public safety,
health and welfare are adversely affected by the discharge of Silly
String at parades and other public gatherings. It is the purpose and
intent of this bylaw to eliminate the adverse secondary effects caused
by this product, with those secondary effects having been confirmed
by reports that the product has caused damage to personal property.
As used in this bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
An aerosol device that upon discharge emits a string-like
substance.
The possession of Silly String at parades within the Town of
Middleborough is prohibited in, on or within public ways of the Town,
including, without limitation, any sidewalks thereof.
Any person who violates a provision of § 221-9 of this bylaw may be subject to a fine of not more than $300 for each violation.
