[Ord. 808, 9/13/2011]
The Borough Council of the Borough of Myerstown, having determined that the use of skateboards on public property creates a hazard to the lawful and appropriate use of such property and the safety of the citizens and their property, ordains as follows:
[Ord. 808, 9/13/2011]
PUBLIC PROPERTY
The streets, paved parking lots, and recreation areas owned or maintained by the Borough of Myerstown and sidewalks available for use by the public.
SKATEBOARDS
An object consisting of a board or rigid material, which may be ridden, with a pair of wheels at each end.
[Ord. 808, 9/13/2011]
It shall be unlawful, for any reason, to leave unattended, put into motion or ride upon skateboards on any public property within the Borough of Myerstown.
[Ord. 808, 9/13/2011]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $300 and costs of prosecution and/or imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
[Ord. 808, 9/13/2011]
The Borough of Myerstown Police shall have authority to confiscate any skateboard that is being used in violation of this Chapter. The skateboard may be returned by the Police Department to an authorized parent or guardian. If the person violates this Chapter for a second or subsequent time, the Police Department may destroy the skateboard.