Marbella targets beachgoers with hefty fines for public urination
Recently, information emerged that the Spanish resort of Marbella intends to punish those who urinate in the sea severely. Fines of around 750 euros (about 1100 Canadian dollars) were mentioned. The topic has caused a huge commotion, so the rules have been clarified.
"The Spanish Marbella council was forced to clarify an unclear regulation under which tourists who 'urinate in the sea' would be subject to a hefty fine of 750 euros," reports lbc.co.uk.
In reaction to the information about fines for urinating in the sea, many people began to wonder how this would be verified. Commentators noted that it is impossible to prove someone has emptied their bladder in the water.
The discussion gained such a scale that the Spanish Marbella council revisited the topic. A new position was presented, indicating that the penalties will only apply to those who... decide to urinate in the sea from the shoreline.
Regulations do not impose sanctions for urinating in the sea - it was clarified in an email to "The Guardian."
Marbella. Harsh penalties for beachgoers
Thus, it became clear that hefty fines may be issued, but only for what tourists do on the beach.
The regulations mention consequences for anti-social behaviour on the beach. Such indecent acts are also regulated legally in the context of any public space - including city streets - it was added.
For indecent acts on the beach in Spain, one can indeed be fined up to 750 euros. The new regulations also foresee consequences for those who let their dogs into the sea and take them to beaches not designated for animals.
