2017-05 Amending city Code Chapter 66 Regulation of Lake Decatur

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14. BOATING PROHIBITED - RIVER. Boating of any kind or character is hereby prohibited on the Sangamon River between the Lake Decatur Reservoir Dam and 300 feet downstream of the Dam in the City of Decatur. 15. MOORING. No boats shall be moored in an area adjacent to the Municipal Pier at the Lake Office, except by written permit from the Lake Maintenance Supervisor or designee. 19(D). BOAT LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION. The horsepower of an engine is that determined by the manufacturer thereof. In case a boat or craft is so constructed or rigged to be propelled by more than one type or size of propulsion, the fee to be paid shall be the higher fee specified herein for the several sizes or types of propulsion. Boat or craft owned or operated by government agencies, and boat or craft participating in an event preapproved by the City Manager or designee, are exempt from licensing fees. (Amended Ordinance 2014-05, March 3, 2014) 26(G). OPERATION OF BOATS; ABANDONED BOATS. No person under 10 years of age may operate a motorboat. Persons at least 10 years of age and less than 12 years of age may operate a motorboat only if they are accompanied on the motorboat and under the direct control of a parent or guardian. Persons at least 12 years of age and less than 18 years of age may operate a motorboat only if they are accompanied on the motorboat and under the direct control of a parent or guardian or a person at least 18 years of age designated by a parent or guardian, or such motorboat operator is in possession of a Boating Safety Certificate issued by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, authorizing the holder to operate motorboats. Other Boating Safety Certificates, approved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, are deemed acceptable for the provisions of this Section. 27(A). WATER SKIING. No person may operate a vessel having in tow, or otherwise be assisting, a person on water-skis, aquaplane or similar device from the period of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.