This post is certainly informational and helpful when generally looking for information about beach tags. However, I am still left with a few questions. It is currently the 2019 season so I would like to see the page updated accordingly. I would like to be sure that the rates and dates of the tagging season are the same, and if they are different what are they. I also was curious to know if there were any discounts for certain personnel. It does inform me that children under 12 do not need one, but I want to know if there are any other exclusions. Using these questions I had, I did some outside research to find the answers I needed. These are the edits I contributed to the page:Beach
"First approved in 1976, beach tags are a major source of revenue for the city, with the $4.1 million in revenue generated in the 2016 season the most of any municipality in the state.[1] In the 2017 budget, the projected $4.1 million in fees for beach tag and $3 million for parking were two of the city's biggest revenue sources, accounting for almost 9% of the city's annual budget of almost $80 million.[2]From early June through Labor Day, Ocean City requires individuals age 12 and up to purchase a beach tag to access its beaches.[3] For the 2018 season (from June 2, 2018 through September 3, 2018), a one-day pass cost $5, a weekly pass was $10, and a seasonal pass for the full summer season will be $25. Beach tag revenue is used by the city to cover the costs of maintaining and cleaning the beaches, as well as providing lifeguards.[4]"
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"The concept of beach tags at the Jersey Shore was introduced in the late 1920s, but Ocean City did not establish them until 1976. Beach tags are a major source of revenue for the city, with the $4.1 million in revenue generated in the 2016 season the most of any municipality in the state.[1] In the 2017 budget, the projected $4.1 million in fees for beach tag and $3 million for parking were two of the city's biggest revenue sources, accounting for almost 9% of the city's annual budget of almost $80 million.[2]From early June through Labor Day, Ocean City requires individuals age 12 and up to purchase a beach tag to access its beaches.[3] For the 2019 season (from June 1, 2019 through September 2, 2019), a one-day pass cost $5, a weekly pass was $10, and a seasonal pass for the full summer season will be $25. Additionally, there are free seasonal beach tags made available to military personnel. Beach tag revenue is used by the city to cover the costs of maintaining and cleaning the beaches. It is also used to provide lifeguards and patrol all down the coast.[4]"
With my edits, the Wikipedia is accurately updated and ready for the 2019 season. I changed the first sentence to provide a brief general history (beginning years of tagging) on beach tags at the Jersey Shore. This provides information about Ocean City's place in the historical timeline, giving the reader a bigger picture of the beginnings of this concept of tagging. There were some minor changes on the dates beach tags are required, so I updated them accordingly. I also included the fact that Ocean City gives out free seasonal passes to people in the military. This is beneficial because this is information that affects many people positively.
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