Section 58-02-08-18 - Swimming areas, boat ramps, and marinasAny person swimming in a state park swimming area or area under the control of or operated by the department shall do so at the person's own risk.
1. No person may swim at a state park, except within designated swimming areas. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 2. It is unlawful in a state park designated swimming area: a. To possess glass containers. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. b. To use the beach or designated swimming area between one-half hour after sunset and seven a.m. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. c. To enter with any boat, canoe, or raft. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 noncriminal offense. d. To fish. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. e. To engage in any hazardous activity which could cause injury to others. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. f. To use any soap, detergent, or shampoo. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. g. To change clothes except in structures that may be provided by the park for that purpose. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 3. Swimming is not allowed in state parks by children under the age of twelve years, unless they are supervised by a person eighteen years of age or older. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. 4. No person may give or transmit a false signal or alarm of drowning. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 1 noncriminal offense. 5. Any person using any designated beach, designated swimming area, boat ramp, or marina shall obey all posted rules and instructions given by lifeguards, rangers, or other state park employees. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. 6. All watercraft operating in state park marinas or near boat ramps must be restricted to idle speed. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 2 noncriminal offense. 7. No person may fish off courtesy docks located on boat launching ramps. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 8. No person may park or leave any watercraft, unattended, on courtesy docks located on boat launching ramps unless retrieving or parking the towing vehicle. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. 9. Bicycles, skateboards, or any similar equipment are prohibited on courtesy docks. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class 3 noncriminal offense. N.D. Admin Code 58-02-08-18
Effective September 1,1987; amended effective July 1, 1992; February 1, 1996; April 1, 2006; May 1, 2011.General Authority: NDCC 55-08-01.3
Law Implemented: NDCC 55-08-01.3, 55-08-04