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JUSTICE Secretary Kenny MacAskill has given Stirling Council permission to introduce a ban on the public consumption of alcohol on the east side of Loch Lomond, from Drymen to Rowardennan.
The new measure makes it an offence for any person to consume alcohol in public spots from June 1.
other measures
Other measures are being introduced as part of a Visitor Management Plan. These include the redevelopment of car parking facilities and verge landscaping to reduce informal parking opportunities.
The camping byelaw will ban setting up, using or occupying a tent: setting up, using or occupying a form of shelter overnight; and sleeping overnight outdoors or in a vehicle. The police will be responsible for enforcing the byelaws with those found guilty of contravention facing fines of up to £500. The byelaw will be reviewed after three years.
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