§ 94-80. Harassment of a bicyclist, pedestrian, runner or person in a wheelchair using the public right-of-way.

(a)

Title. This ordinance shall be known as the Collier County Anti-Harassment Ordinance.

(b)

A person commits the offense of harassment of a bicyclist, pedestrian, runner or person in a wheelchair using the public right-of-way if the person:

(1)

Knowingly throws an object at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle, walking, running or operating a wheelchair for the purpose of frightening, disturbing or injuring that person; or

(2)

Threatens any person riding a bicycle, walking, running or operating a wheelchair for the purpose of frightening or disturbing that person; or

(3)

Sounds a horn, shouts or otherwise directs sound toward any person riding a bicycle, walking, running or operating a wheelchair for the purpose of frightening or disturbing that person; or

(4)

Knowingly places any person riding a bicycle, walking, running or operating a wheelchair in apprehension of immediate physical injury; or

(5)

Knowingly engages in conduct that creates a risk of death or serious physical injury to any person riding a bicycle, walking, running or operating a wheelchair.

(c)

Penalties. Violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 and/or by imprisonment in the County jail up to 60 days.

(d)

Conflict and Severability. In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.

(Ord. No. 2015-02, §§ 1—3, 5)