7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 9201-5.0 - Vessel Regulations- Environmental D Violation
5.1 No person shall launch or recover vessels from waters within or bordering on State Park lands except at designated boat-launch areas or docks.
5.2 No person shall operate a vessel except at slow-no-wake speed on any pond, lake, canal or within any marina under the jurisdiction of the Division.
5.2.1 No person shall launch or operate a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine on Trussum Pond and Raccoon Pond.
5.3 All laws, rules and regulations as established by the Department governing boating in the State of Delaware shall apply to all ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, waterways, and marinas owned, leased, licensed or under the jurisdiction of the Division.
5.4 No person shall operate or use vessels of any type, including inflatable rafts, sailboats, rowboats, kayaks, and canoes on waters administered by the Division without one (1) Coast Guard approved lifejacket on board for each person.
5.4.1 Operators and passengers of Division rental canoes, sailboats, kayaks or other watercraft rented or provided by the Division must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket in the manner prescribed at all times while aboard such craft.
5.5 No person shall operate any vessel within one hundred (100) feet of a swimmer, surfer, or any designated swimming or surfboarding area, any swimmer or surfer or the coastline of any ocean beach or inland bay unless designated for such purpose.
5.6 Vessels and/or trailers shall not be anchored, moored, beached, stored or left unattended between the hours of sunset and 8 a.m. on lands or waters administered by the Division without authorization of the Park Administrator, Superintendent or Marina Manager.
5.7 Swimming or diving from any vessel, including a seaplane is prohibited in waters under the jurisdiction of the Division.
5.8 A person renting a vessel from the Division shall comply with the manufacturer's rated capacity for such vessel.
5.9 Operation of a vessel in a negligent or reckless manner which could endanger life, limb, or property is prohibited.
5.10 The parking or leaving of vessels, or vessel trailers in marina parking lots or marina areas overnight shall be prohibited unless prior written permission is given by the Marina Manager. This shall not apply to vessels and trailers legally stored within designated vessel storage areas or if the area is designated as a 24-hour facility by the Division.

7 Del. Admin. Code § 9201-5.0

19 DE Reg. 854 (4/1/2016) (Final)