Bodyboarding is a CRIME in Florida : These are the ordinances that need to be changed.
06/23/2023: a bodyboarder was arrested in Panama City Beach after violating the ordinance and unfortunately running from police, circumstances of the incident can be found here . Ordinances in 3 Northwest Florida Counties that have outlawed the sport of Bodyboarding : The Problem: Each ordinance defines "S urfboard and Surfing ". By omitting a bodyboard with flippers, the sport of bodyboarding & all bodyboarders are prohibited by law. Resolution Proposal: The "Surfing and Surfboard" definition should be changed to include ".. a bodyboard with flippers." Highlighted below per ordinance show where a change is needed. This change will provide the same level of safety by continuing to prohibit boogie boards used by swimmers while at the same time permitting Sport of Bodyboarding. Help Us Make a Change! Contact Panama City Beach City Council (Bay County) Link to Ordinance 1494 Chapter 7 (12)(e) CHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY'S COD...