Public Beach Closures

Public Beach Closures. The Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to close public beaches during times of dangerous or hazardous conditions such as high surf, tropical storms, earthquakes, typhoons, potential tsunami (tidal waves) or other similar climatic or environmental conditions. No person shall use any public beach when such notice of closure has been issued or published. Source: PL 14-48, § 2. Commission Comment: PL 14-48 was enacted on January 7, 2005 and contained findings and purpose, severability, and savings provisions. PL 14-48 stated: Section 1. Findings and Purpose. The Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of public safety to permit the Department of Public Safety to close public beaches during times of dangerous or hazardous conditions. Such conditions include high surf, tropical storms, earthquakes, typhoons, potential tsunami (tidal waves) or other similar climatic or environmental conditions.