§ 19-197. Picketing on rights-of-way; restrictions.

Picketing is prohibited on the grounds of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and the public beach.

No notice is required for picketing of less than 25 individuals, but the regulations in subsections [19-198](d) and (e) apply.

For purposes of police planning for safety, when the organizer knows, or should reasonably know if there will be a group of 25 or more individuals, he shall give notice of intent to picket to the chief of police or designee at least 48 hours before the beginning of the picket. There is no permit or cost associated with this notice. The notice of intent to picket shall include the following information:

(1)

The name, address and contact telephone number for the organizer of the picket;

(2)

The name, address and contact telephone number of the person giving notice of intent to picket if different from the organizer;

(3)

The name of the organization or group sponsoring the picket; the location where the picket is to take place;

(4)

The date and time the picket will begin and end; and the anticipated number of participants, and the basis on which this estimate is made.

(Ord. No. 2017-46, 9-26-17)