A Navy veteran known as the 'Bubble Pirate' was ticketed by California officials for 'fluid littering.'

For over a decade, a Navy veteran in California has been entertaining the community with his unique bubble shows.

Last week, at La Jolla Cove in San Diego, Sandy Snakenberg, also known as the "Bubble Pirate," was putting on his pirate costume and giving his typical bubble show when he received a ticket from park officials, according to Planet Chronicle Digital.

The allegation in the ticket is that Snakenberg, 63, breached San Diego's municipal code prohibiting littering because of the fluid from his bubbles.

Snakenberg stated in a phone interview that he instructed the park ranger to record that the liquid was from bubbles, but the officer failed to comply, he claimed.

The ticket mandates that Snakenberg appear in court in October.

Snakenberg, a disabled Navy veteran, has traveled extensively for various jobs throughout his life.

He owned a gym in Singapore to benefit individuals with special needs, he said.

Snakenberg stated that he has dyslexia. He earns his living through his bubble artistry and entertainment, he said. His van, which contains all of his equipment and props, also serves as his home.

He became more professionally involved with bubbles, creating his own juices and devices. He gave a Ted talk while in Singapore.

In 2016, he gave a Ted talk titled "Lessons of the Bubbles," which was a reflection of his personal journey and the insights he gained from his experiences with the bubbles, as well as his observations of others who were exposed or re-exposed to their magic.

During that time, I suffered heart failure and then embarked on a global journey, creating bubbles inspired by my TED talk.

He stated that the discussion centered on a sociological encounter with bubbles and their "connective" characteristics.

"He shared his joy of blowing bubbles with people passing by and got hooked on it, he told Fox 5 San Diego."

That grew into what he practices today.

He said that bubbleology, which is a real thing, is what he practices.

Recently, officials have been "herding" vendors and artists into designated four feet-by-eight feet areas, as stated by Snakenberg.

"Everyone is fighting for the limited four by eight spaces," he stated.

"The artists would not have chosen the locations where they are currently located. I select my location for safety reasons, considering both the environment and the public, as I want to ensure that my bubbles do not fly off into the streets and endanger the children."

The City of San Diego spokesperson stated that community members have the right to engage in expressive activities in City parks, but they must comply with other City codes and regulations, including waste disposal.

"Rangers issued the lowest level citation available."

The spokesperson stated that the individual was repeatedly informed by Park Rangers that the residual substances from the bubbles are in violation of the City’s municipal code regarding littering (SDMC 63.0102(c)(8) Littering). Despite this, the individual uses up to six gallons of liquid per day, resulting in the residual chemicals harming the grass in the lawn areas.

"Numerous violations and complaints from other park users led to the issuance of the lowest level citation by Rangers."

Over 10 years, Snakenberg has been doing this, and he wouldn't be around if he thought he was harming people or the environment.

He stated to Fox 5 San Diego that his livelihood is not just his own, but also part of the community, as many of the same people have been attending his performances for years.