[SheLion]

A self-governance BTTT. People in Winthrop Beach are free to discourage smoking if they want to, while smokers are free to smoke or not in Winthrop Beach.

And guess what!  There has to be a sign posted stating such!

If there is no sign, then that cop trying to catch smokers is like a hunter shining a light on a deer at night.

PUT UP A SIGN!

Then smokers can know ahead of time before they lay down their blankets and gear.  What's fair is fair. Not to be blind sided by some cop.

[Cultural Jihad]

You have a point. I've also heard the point made saying "ignorance of the law is no excuse."