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EXHIBIT "A" CHAPTER 205 PARKS AND RECREATION Sec. 205.01. Policy. It is the general purpose and intent of this chapter to establish uniform procedures for the administration of park and recreational facilities in Indian River County; to establish a system of regulations and rules governing the activities within the parks and recreational facilities; to declare certain activities as violations of rules and regulations; to provide for criminal penalties for violation of the regulations; to allow expulsion from a park or recreational facility for violation of a rule and to provide a procedure for establishing permits for activities within designated areas and to set methods for the administration of parks and recreational facilities. Sec. 205.01. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following words or phrases shall have in the meanings set forth below. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the plural include the singular, works used in the present tense include the future, works in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory. Beach is hereby defined to be the territory between the low water mark of the Atlantic Ocean on the east and fifty (50) yards west of the high water mark on the west of the Atlantic Ocean or the area within one hundred (100) feet of inland lakes. Closing hours means that time which begins a period when a park or recreational facility is closed to the general public. Department means either the park or recreation department of Indian River County depending on the context. Designated area means that geographical area which has been designated by the department for a specific activity or activities within a park or recreation area. Gun means any instrument capable of firing a projectile or bullet at a high velocity, but not limited to, any air gun, sling or slingshot. Motor vehicle means a vehicle which is self propelled. Musical or entertainment festival or festival means any gathering of groups or individuals for the purpose of listening to or participation in entertainment wMch consists primarily of musical renditions conducted in open spaces not within an enclosed structure. Park means a reservation, playground, beach, recreation center or other area owned, leased or used by the department devoted to active or passive recreation. Permit means a written. document issued by the department granting permission for a specific activity. Person means any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or business organization of any kind, excluding individuals acting under the direction of the supervisor. 53