[HISTORY: Adopted by the Commissioners of the Town of Preston as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted as Ch. 7, Art. I, of the 2001 Code]
A. 
No person shall consume, sell, distribute, use or posses controlled dangerous substances, as defined in Article 27 of the Annotated Code of Maryland,[1] in the James T. Wright Park or any other Town-owned areas.
[1]
Editor's Note: See now Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. 
No person shall consume, sell, distribute or use any alcoholic beverages in the James T. Wright Park or any other Town-owned areas.
A person may not indulge in riotous, boisterous, threatening or indecent conduct, or abusive, threatening or obscene language.
A person may not throw or leave paper, fruit skins or other rubbish anywhere except in the receptacles provided for such purpose, or place any refuse therein that has been brought from private property in the vicinity.
A person may not:
A. 
Cut, break into, injure, deface or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, wall, fence, bench, sign or other structure, apparatus, or property.
B. 
Pluck, pull up, cut, take or remove any shrub, bush, plant, flower or sign.
C. 
Mark or write upon any building, fence, bench, sign or other structure.
D. 
Cut or remove any wood, turf, grass, soil, rock, sand or gravel.
A person may not be present in the James T. Wright Park from dusk to dawn unless hours are extended by issuance of a permit, which must be approved by the Commissioners. No person shall remain on park property upon receiving a lawful order to depart by any law enforcement officer.
A person may not picnic or lunch and leave a picnic area before all trash in the nature of boxes, paper, cans, bottles, garbage and other refuse is placed in any disposal receptacles provided.
A. 
Groups and organizations of 12 or more will be required to secure a permit for use of the James T. Wright Park. Application for a permit shall be made on a form provided by the Preston Commissioners. Any required fee shall accompany all applications. No permit shall be issued to anyone under the age of 18 years. The person or persons issued a permit shall be responsible financially for the destruction of park property by anyone covered by the permit. All permits shall be made available to law enforcement agencies and/or park and recreational personnel.
B. 
There will be a permit fee of $25 for reserving the park pavilion. Local (in Town) civic organizations and churches will be exempt from this fee. This permit fee shall cover cost incurred through use of the Town's electricity and any wear and tear of park structures.
[Amended 7-7-2003; 10-25-2010 by Ord. No. 1010]
A. 
Any person violating any provision of this article shall be subject to the following civil penalties:
(1) 
First offense: $50.
(2) 
Second offense: $200.
(3) 
Third offense: $400.
B. 
Each twenty-four-hour period in which a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
[Adopted 6-4-2007 by Res. No. 2007-2]
A. 
The Preston Parks and Recreation Committee is hereby created. The Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Town Commissioners. The term of each member shall be five years or until his/her successor takes office.
B. 
The Commissioners may, after holding a public hearing, remove any member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, absenteeism, or malfeasance in office.
C. 
Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Commissioners.
D. 
The Parks and Recreation Committee shall elect its Chairman from among the appointed members and create and fill such other offices as it deems necessary. The term of Chairman shall be one year, with eligibility for reelection.
Objectives of the Parks and Recreation Committee shall be the following:
A. 
To advise the Commissioners on any matters related to parks and recreation.
B. 
To work with and serve as a clearinghouse for local groups and Town Commissioners.
C. 
To promote stable and orderly recreation for the citizens of Preston.
D. 
To assist recreational expansion and overcoming difficulties that may arise from doing so.