 Point Betsie Lighthouse (photo by jhy) |
from an article in the Record-Patriot Benzie County Approves New Rules for Public Property
Benzie County recently approved regulations which will apply on county-owned land. This is being done, not to severely limit what people can do, but because there have been no regulations in place.
Recreation properties covered include the Railroad Point Natural Area, Point Betsie Lighthouse, Zada Price Park and the Betsie Valley Trail (with the exception of a short portion which is used through an easement with the owner).
The "new" rules make sense to protect all users. The ordinance prohibits dumping trash or burning garbage on county property and building fires outside designated areas. It also bans smoking or vaping near county buildings and using any marijuana products on county-owned property, including parks. Camping outside approved areas, loud noise and discharging fireworks and firearms are prohibited.
State marijuana laws supercede county ones where applicable.
One location of particular note might be a Point Betsie Lighthouse where the county owns to the high water line. Thus, campfires on the lower beach are not prohibited by the county.
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