Sec. 58-8. - Closing times at public facilities.

With the exception of Conimicut Point and Rocky Point under the conditions set forth herein, all city-owned playgrounds, beaches, parks and ballfield areas shall be closed to the public during the period of sunset to sunrise daily, except upon special permission issued by the department of recreation. Violators of this section shall be punishable as provided in section 1-4. Conimicut Point shall be closed to the public during the period of 11:00 p.m. to sunrise daily, except upon special permission issued by the department of parks and recreation. Rocky Point shall not be closed at any time to a person who possesses a Rhode Island anglers fishing license.

Violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $50.00 for the first and second offense by a person. The fine may be paid by mail or in person at the city municipal court. Upon the third and each subsequent violation of this section, a person shall be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-4 of the Code.

(Code 1971, § 15½-8; Ord. No. O-00-16, § I, 5-11-00; Ord. No. O-11-17, § I, 9-13-11)