§ 21-297. Protection of sea turtles during nesting season.  


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  • The disturbance of sea turtles nests is prohibited, unless conducted by authorized persons in the duty of sea turtle protection. During nesting seasons, beach cleaning activities are not to come within a distance which will disturb the function of the nests. Where feasible, the source of emission of outside light from structures will not be directly visible from turtle nesting areas.

(Ord. No. 356, § 5(6-9(q)), 11-13-90)