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10-15-2009, 05:40 PM
The tourism sector is angered PRD deputy Eugenio Cedeno's proposal for a law making foreigners and Dominicans pay for using the country's public beaches. Foreigners would be charged RD$35 per day and Dominicans RD$17.50 for beach use. The bill would also control the types of water sports allowed in beach areas, like buggies and jet skis, and would restrict the items permitted for sale on the beaches, including food, life jackets and chairs. It would also ban all types of publicity on the beach. Arturo Villanueva, vice president of Hotels and Restaurants Association (ASONAHORES) said that it did not make sense to charge for using public beaches, since it is the job of the State to maintain them. He also questioned the practicalities of charging tourists.
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