[Adopted 11-21-2006 by L.L. No. 58-2006 (Ch. 221, Art. IV,
of the 1985 Code)]
A.
This Legislature hereby finds and determines that skateboarding has
become a very popular activity among youths.
B.
This Legislature also finds and determines that skateboarding can
be a dangerous pastime, especially when the rider is ascending and
descending steps and ramps.
C.
This Legislature further finds and determines that this Legislature
adopted Resolution No. 708-2001, "Prohibiting the Use of Roller Blades,
Roller Skates and Skate Boards at Armed Forces Plaza and Dennison
Building Property and Parking Lots."[1]
D.
This Legislature finds that skateboarding activity has increased
at County facilities and parks, causing property damage and exposing
the County to liability for injuries to persons.
E.
This Legislature further determines that it is the responsibility
of the County of Suffolk to protect its property, safeguard the health
and safety of its residents and reduce its liability exposure.
F.
Therefore, the purpose of this article is to prohibit skateboarding
activity at all County-owned and -operated facilities, including County
parks, with the exception of those areas specifically designated for
skateboarding.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
All property owned by the County of Suffolk and all property
under the jurisdiction of the County of Suffolk, including property
owned by the County or leased by the County and property otherwise
under the control of the County of Suffolk.
A manufactured or assembled device consisting of a platform
having two or more small wheels mounted or permanently attached thereto,
for skating or gliding by means of human foot and leg power.
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a violation
and subject to a fine not in excess of $150.
A.
Any skateboard operated on County property may be subject to immediate
seizure by a duly sworn peace or police officer, acting pursuant to
his or her official duties, upon reasonable cause to believe that
such operation is a violation of this article.
B.
Any skateboard seized under the authority of this article shall be
stored for safekeeping by the law enforcement agency effecting the
seizure. That agency may assess an administrative processing fee of
$50 and a storage fee of $5 per day. Storage fees may only be assessed
for days on which claimants are able to reclaim property.
D.
Should no valid claim be made for the seized skateboard within 90
days of seizure, title to the skateboard shall vest in the seizing
agency's municipal employer.
E.
Law enforcement agencies effecting seizures pursuant to this article
may promulgate regulations regarding storage, release and/or destruction
of skateboards seized under this article.
This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after
the effective date of this article.
