Stray Vessel: Shall mean (1) an abandoned vessel; (2) a vessel the owner of which is 

 unknown; or (3) a vessel underway without a competent person in command. 



To Anchor: Shall mean to secure a vessel to the bottom within a body of water by 

 dropping an anchor or anchors or other ground tackle. 



Underway: Shall mean the condition of a vessel not at anchor; without moorings; and 

 not made fast to the shore nor aground. 



WateiTvay: Shall mean any water area providing access from one place to another, 

 principally a water area providing a regular route for water traffic, that is owned, managed, 



or controlled by the or under the jurisdiction of the either in 



incorporated or unincorporated territory. 



Waters of a Harbor: Means all waters of any harbor that is owned, managed, or 



controlled by the or under the jurisdiction of the in which the 



tide ebbs and flows, whether or not the ordinary or mean high tide Une of the 



Ocean has been fixed by ordinance, statute, court action or otherwise and whether or not 

 the lands lying under said tidal water are privately or publicly owned. 



ARTICLE III 



General Boating and Traffic Control Regulations 



Sec. 9. Traffic Control Authority: The shall have authority to control 



water-borne traffic in any portion of the waters of a harbor or maritime facility under his 

 jurisdiction by use of authorized State regulatory markers, signal, orders or directions any 

 time preceding, during and after any race, regatta, parade or other special event held in any 



portion of the waters of a harbor or maritime facility or at any time when the 



deems it necessary in the interest of safety of persons and vessels or other property, and it 

 shall be unlawful for any person to willfully fail or refuse to comply with any authorized 



State regulatory marker utihzed by , or with any signal, orders or directions of 



the . 



Sec. 10. Basic Speed Law: The operation of any vessel within the harbor area in excess 

 of posted speed Umits or, in the absence of such limits, in a manner to create a wash which 

 endangers persons or property, shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance; provided that 

 special written permission may be granted to conduct and engage in water sports and 

 regattas in specific designated areas. 



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