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Sanford adjusts golf‑cart event registration: annual permit replaces gratis weekend
Summary
The commission heard from the deputy police chief that the city will move from a free weekend registration to an annual permit for out‑of‑town golf‑cart events, extending registration hours to accommodate visiting participants and maintain fairness for residents.
Deputy police leadership explained a change to golf‑cart registration tied to an upcoming event: instead of offering a gratis weekend registration pass to visiting carts, the city will extend regular registration hours and process an annual permit — the same standard residents use — so out‑of‑town participants can be inspected and registered while keeping the system fair for current residents.
The deputy chief said the city will allow earlier registration (Thursday and Friday windows were described) to ease logistics for visiting participants, and confirmed that nonresident carts already arriving will be able to register. The police department advised the commission that an annual permit structure better protects resident interests while still allowing visitors to participate.
Why it matters: event organizers and visiting participants should note the permit and registration timing changes; staff said they will publicize the process so returning visitors can complete registration and be encouraged to come back.
Next steps: staff said procedures and hours will be implemented for the upcoming event, and commissioners asked staff to ensure communications and fairness for residents.
