This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Ordinance Prohibiting Jumping, Diving or Swimming From Several Bridges in the Town of Windham, Maine, Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof" and shall be referred to herein as "this chapter."
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Windham 1-8-1991 (Ch. 62 of the 1991 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Windham by prohibiting the jumping, diving or swimming from several bridges in the Town where shallow water, hidden obstructions and/or boat and vehicle traffic may endanger the safety of persons diving, jumping or swimming from the bridges or the safety of motorists or boaters.
No person shall be permitted to jump, dive or swim from any of the bridges listed in § 23-6 of this chapter.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil violation and, upon conviction, shall be fined not less than $50 and not more than $500, with each incident being considered a separate violation.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Windham Police Department or its designee.
A.
North Gorham Bridge, spanning a portion of the Presumpscot River on the North Gorham Road.
B.
White's Bridge, spanning a portion of Sebago Lake on White's Bridge Road.
C.
Gambo Bridge, spanning a portion of the Presumpscot River on the Gambo Road.
D.
Babbs Bridge, spanning a portion of the Presumpscot River on the Covered Bridge Road.
E.
Mallison Falls Bridge, spanning a portion of the Presumpscot River on Mallison Street.
F.
South Windham/Little Falls Bridge, spanning a portion of the Presumpscot River on Route 202.