The municipality points out that, according to the Law on Protected Areas, it is prohibited to build bonfires and tents in the coastal dune protection zone, but it considers that such activities may be allowed in specially designated areas, also in the beach area, subject to the approval of the municipality, for example during public events.
Therefore, it is prohibited to light bonfires and use grills except during events organized by the municipality, during public events, for management works, and on leased beaches.
The municipality has also prohibited the setting up of sleeping places and the erection of tents. The ban does not apply to small, open-type tents used during the day for sun protection.
The state law in Latvia prohibits smoking only at official bathing sites, but to eliminate confusion, Jūrmala municipality has decided to ban smoking on the entire beach, not only within the bathing areas. The ban applies to all tobacco products and all smoking devices, including electronic smoking devices.
The rules also stipulate that water sports such as kiteboarding and windsurfing are allowed in designated areas only.
