A sign on a lifeguard station warns visitors of the potential dangers associated with being in the water at Nauset Beach in Orleans. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)
In the wake of a series of recent drownings in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation Thursday that would increase fines for swimming outside of designated waterfronts in the state.
The bill would boost the maximum fine to $500 for entering or swimming in any waters on Department of Conservation and Recreation property not designated for swimming. The legislation is intended to provide an appropriate penalty for swimming in unsafe areas and deter park visitors from considering unsafe activities, according to the Republican.
After drownings, bill seeks to discourage unsafe swimming
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After drownings, Baker seeks to increase fines for unsafe swimming
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Springfield lawmaker says proposed $500 fines for unauthorized swimming is wrong approach to deter drownings
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