Legal Documents of Newport

It shall be unlawful for any person within Newport parks to:

1. Intoxicating beverages.

   1. Prohibition. Bring controlled substances and/or alcoholic beverages, into the park or drink alcoholic beverages at any time in the park.
   2. Drunkenness. Have entered the park while under the influence of controlled substances and/or intoxicating beverages, or be under the influence of controlled substances and/or intoxicating liquor while within the park.
2. Firearms and explosives. Bring or have in his possession, or set off or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn any type of fireworks or explosives in any such area or property adjacent thereto.
3. Fight/argue. It shall be unlawful for any person to argue or fight within any park or recreational facility owned or operated by the City of Newport. Any person, firm, or corporation found in violation of fighting or arguing, shall be punished by a fine not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or by a sentence of not more than ninety (90) days in jail, or both.
4. Domestic animals. Have been responsible for the entry of a dog or other domestic animals into areas other than automobile parking concourses and walks immediately adjacent thereto, and in such areas as may be clearly marked by signs. Nothing herein shall be constructed as permitting the running of dogs at large. All dogs in those areas where such animals are permitted shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not greater than five (5) feet in length.
5. Dress. Appear at any place in other than proper clothing.
6. Alms. Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether private or public.
7. Fires. Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the director. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other inflammable material within any park area or on the highway, road or street abutting or contiguous thereto.
8. Closed areas. Enter an area posted as "closed to the public" nor shall any person use or abet the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
9. Games of chance. Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance.
10. Loitering and boisterousness. Sleep or protracted lounge on seats or benches, or other areas or engage in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language, or engage in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to a breach of the public peace. (Ord. #2006-15, Dec. 2006)