(a) Area

All areas within the Town limits of Pine Knoll Shores above the mean low water mark of the Atlantic Ocean, and extending there from to the primary dune, are hereby declared to be a sea turtle sanctuary. (Ord. #1989-8, 3/14/89)

(b) Restrictions

It shall be unlawful within the sea turtle sanctuary for any person to willfully take, disturb or destroy any sea turtle or their nests or eggs. Furthermore, between the first day of May and the first day of November of each year, there shall not be allowed after dark any use of the sea turtle sanctuary other than pedestrian traffic, except that commercial fishing activities as specifically allowed by law, and permitted in accordance with Chapter XVII of this Code, shall be allowed.  (Ord. #1989-8, 3/14/89)

(c) Violations

The violation of this section shall be punishable as allowed for conviction of a violation of North Carolina General Statute 113-189 and North Carolina General Statute 113-337, and shall further be punishable as a misdemeanor under the ordinances of the Town. (Ord.#1989-8, 3/14/89)