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Martin council adopts ordinance restricting park conduct and alcohol
Summary
The Martin City Council approved Ordinance #262 on April 9, 2025, adding Code 6-3-1.2 to prohibit driving in undesignated park areas, sleeping on benches or the ground, and possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal substances in city parks; it cites SDCL 9-38-1 and 9-38-7 and takes effect May 12, 2025.
The Martin City Council on April 9 approved Ordinance #262, adding Section 6-3-1.2 to the Martin City Code to regulate behavior in city parks. The ordinance bars driving or parking in areas not designated for vehicles, prohibits disorderly or lewd conduct including sleeping on benches or the ground, and forbids possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal substances in city parks. The ordinance text cites SDCL 9-38-1 and SDCL 9-38-7 and lists May 12, 2025, as the effective date.
Council voted to approve the second reading and to publish the ordinance. The motion to approve the second reading and publication was moved by Larry Gauer and seconded by Gloria Claussen; the motion carried unanimously. The ordinance will be published as required and become effective on the date listed in the ordinance text.
