[Adopted 10-2-2017 STM by Art. 30, AG 1-18-2018, eff. 2-15-2018]
The Town has experienced problems with persons discharging "Silly String®" in and around public ways of the Town. Silly String is causing a deterioration of the aesthetics of the community and damage to personal property. The public safety, health and welfare are adversely affected by the discharge of Silly String at parades and other public gatherings. It is the purpose and intent of this bylaw to eliminate the adverse secondary effects caused by this product, with those secondary effects having been confirmed by reports that the product has caused damage to personal property.
As used in this bylaw, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SILLY STRING
An aerosol device that upon discharge emits a string-like substance.
The possession of Silly String at parades within the Town of Middleborough is prohibited in, on or within public ways of the Town, including, without limitation, any sidewalks thereof.
Any person who violates a provision of § 221-9 of this bylaw may be subject to a fine of not more than $300 for each violation.