Next month, tubing down a Stokes County river may not include a chilled adult beverage. Stokes County officials may make it illegal to drink alcohol while floating down the Dan River.

 

The Stokes County Board of Commissioners will consider later this month a proposal to ban alcohol consumption on any river in the county. The Winston-Salem Journal reports offenders could be charged with a misdemeanor and fined $50.

Sheriff Mike Marshall says some property owners along the river have complained of litter and other abuse of their land.

Marshall said Friday that 41 people were arrested during a recent sweep. Charges included drunk and disorderly conduct, underage drinking and possession of marijuana.

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