YOBS swearing in public can be fined £100 after a council introduced a law to stop “foul language”.
They are also banned from “excreting bodily fluid”, boozing in public and taking legal highs.
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Thanet council in Kent said the rules apply to all public spaces in Margate, Ramsgate, Birchington-on-Sea and Broadstairs.
A bid to bring in the restrictions last summer was halted after the Free Speech Union threatened to take legal action.
On Thursday councillors approved the public space protection order.
A council spokesman said: “There was strong support, with a majority of respondents indicating agreement.”
Cllr Heather Keen said: “We’ve listened and these measures are designed to reassure residents and set clear expectations around acceptable public behaviour in Thanet.
“It crucially provides us with the tools to intervene earlier which we hope will successfully prevent situations from escalating.
“The overwhelming support from local people, businesses and the police during the consultation process is evidence that these measures are welcomed.
“Every year our residents tell us feeling safe is a top priority.
“I’m proud to say that we’ve listened and hope this serves as a reminder that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated in Thanet.”
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