BETHANY BEACH, Del. (CBS) — A popular Delaware shore town just passed a new ordinance banning people from setting up certain shading equipment on the beach.
You can no longer take large beach tents or canopies on Bethany Beach.
READ MORE: 2 Police Officers Shot During Fourth Of July Festivities On Ben Franklin Parkway: PoliceThe town council passed the new restrictions in a 6 to 1 vote.
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The year-round beach ban went into effect on Friday.
MORE NEWS: 2 People In Custody After Apparent Road Rage Shooting In Old City, Police SayThe town says it will warn violators instead of citing them for the time being.
