There’s an emergency ordinance in Ocean City that bans chumming and blood bait fishing by surf fishers.
The measure was approved earlier this week.
WBOC reports that Jessica Waters with the resort said that officials were concerned about attracting sharks that could endanger local swimmers.
The ordinance prohibits chumming or blood baiting 600 feet from the beach year round.
Those who violate the law could face a fine of up to $1-thousand.
The television station found some who said they did not believe the ordinance was necessary and did not believe that surf fishers were attracting any sharks.
