Marbella warns tourist there will be no peeing in the sea

The Spanish resort town of Marbella has instituted a new ordinance that bans peeing on the beach or in the sea. And if you’re caught peeing, it’ll cost you. The fine tops $800. There’s no word yet on how lifeguards will identify holidaymakers having a stealthy wee beneath the waves. The World’s Marco Werman has the details.

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