As the City of San Marcos continues to grow, so does the number of people visiting parks and the San Marcos River. The city's 'can ban' hopes to tackle pollution by prohibiting single-use beverage containers on the river and in certain parks.
The City of San Marcos passed a “can ban” ordinance banning single-use beverage containers on the San Marcos River within city limits and in certain areas of city parks.
City Council members said the ban would help keep the local waterways clean. Similar bans have also been passed in the nearby cities of Martindale and New Braunfels. According to the ordinance, violating the new rule could result in a misdemeanor citation and a fine of up to $500. However, city officials said they will not be issuing citations for violations for the first year the ordinance is in place. Instead, they’ll focus on educating the public and raising awareness.
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