Public Safety

The Association strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. The public safety mission is to serve, protect, prevent, and deter crime and social disorder, while working in concert with the community to problem solve and address quality of life challenges. The South Carolina Code of Laws. Title 16 defines the criminal code, that all residents and visitors are subject to. Additionally, the Association has the
Jo/Lowing specific rules regulating public safety.

A. Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm: It shall be unlawful, for any person, to unlawfully discharge any type of firearm on Fripp Island, which is a designated Wildlife Sanctuary under South Carolina Law. $1000.00

B. Open Carry of a Firearm Prohibited: Open Carry of a Firearm on Association property is prohibited. $500.00

C. Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm - Non-Gun Powder or other Weapon: It shall be unlawful for any person, to unlawfully discharge any pellet or bb gun, airsoft or paintball firearm, sling-shot, bow and arrow, crossbow, or any similar device on Association property. $500.00

D. Unlawful Discharge of Fireworks: It shall be unlawful to discharge or cause to be ignited or discharged any type of fireworks. $100.00

E. Disorderly Conduct: It shall be unlawful for any person to create or assist in creating a breach of the peace, or to engage in any conduct that alarms or disturbs another person.

1. Any person who shall act in a violent or tumultuous manner toward another, whereby any person is placed in fear of safety or wellbeing.

2. Any person who shall act in a violent or tumultuous manner toward another, whereby property of any person is placed in danger of being destroyed or damaged.

3. Any person who shall cause, provoke or engage in any fight, brawl or riotous conduct so as to endanger the life, limb, health or property of another.

4. Any person who shall create or cause any disturbance as annoyance to the comfort or repose of any person.

5. Any person who, within public view, urinates, defecates, or displays body parts in a lewd manner.

6. Abusive conduct towards security or FIPOA employees. $1000.00

F. Curfew: It shall be unlawful for a minor, under the age of 18, to be on the roadway or any other common area, between the hours of 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM unless accompanied by
their parent or guardian. $50.00

G. Curfew - Golf Cart: It shall be unlawful to operate any golf cart by persons under 18 years of age between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM on any roadway or common area. $50.00

H. Excessive Noise: It shall be unlawful to willfully disturb any person(s) with excessive noise, through the use of any devices or other means which is audible from one hundred (100) feet from its source. $100.00

I. Trespassing: It shall be unlawful for any person to enter any area or property of another, that is posted for No Trespassing or after being ordered to leave the property by the
appropriate authority. $100.00

J. Criminal Damage to Property: It shall be unlawful for anyone to damage the property of others or the Association, without the owner’s consent. $1000.00

K. Unlawful Possession or Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to purchase, possess, or consume an alcoholic beverage or knowingly provide false information to obtain alcohol. $200.00

L. Littering: It shall be a violation for any person to willfully dump, throw, drop, deposit, discard or otherwise dispose of litter or other solid waste from solid waste from a vehicle or otherwise; upon public or private property. $200.00

M. Dumping: Dumping any type of debris, natural or otherwise on Association or other private property, without permission, is prohibited. $200.00

N. Open Burning or Recreational Fires: Recreational fires and the open burning of leaves, trash, underbrush, or similar materials on Association or common property are prohibited. $100.00

O. Solicitation: It is unlawful for any person to distribute, spread or scatter handbills, posters, advertisements, menus, booklets, or other papers upon community paths, streets, or into or upon any public or private premises or on or into any vehicles. $100.00

P. Except as otherwise provided below, no person owning or operating a passenger aircraft or helicopter shall land on or take-off from any single-family residential lot located on Fripp
Island or Fripp Island Property Owners Association Common Areas. The following are exceptions to the above restrictions: (1) A declared emergency condition by the aircraft in question; (2) An emergency condition, where human life or property is in clear or eminent danger; (3) Medical transport to a hospital that facilitates landing of aircraft in emergency situations. Nothing contained herein shall preclude the landing of aircraft or helicopters operated by or under the control of any duly authorized police, military, Coast Guard, fire, or law enforcement agency. In the event of a violation of Section IV (P) related to take-off and landing of personal helicopters or other aircraft the minimum penalty for violation of
Section IV (P) is $1000.00.  Penalties for successive violations shall increase to $2,000.00 for a second violation, $5,000.00 for a third violation and $10,000.00 for any further violations.