LD 1600
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6.__Reckless operation of watercraft.__A person may not
operate any watercraft, water ski, surfboard or similar device in
such a way as to recklessly create a substantial risk of serious
bodily injury to another person.__A person who violates this
subsection commits a Class D crime.

 
7.__Operating watercraft at greater than reasonable and
prudent speed.__A person may not:

 
A.__Operate a watercraft except at a reasonable and prudent
speed for existing conditions; or

 
B.__Fail to regulate the speed of a watercraft so as to
avoid danger, injury or unnecessary inconvenience in any
manner to other watercraft and their occupants, whether
anchored or under way; waterfront piers; floats or other
property or shorelines, either directly or by the effect of
the wash or wave created by the watercraft through its
speed, or otherwise.

 
8.__Imprudent operation of watercraft.__A person may not,
while operating a watercraft on the inland or coastal waters of
the State, engage in prolonged circling, informal racing, wake
jumping or other types of continued and repeated activities that
harass another person.

 
A.__This subsection may be enforced by any law enforcement
officer or a person may bring a private nuisance action for
a violation of this subsection pursuant to Title 17, section
2802.

 
B.__A person who violates this subsection commits a civil
violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor
more than $500 may be adjudged.

 
9.__Operating watercraft to molest wild animals or wild birds.__
A person may not operate a watercraft so as to pursue, molest,
harass, drive or herd any wild animal or wild bird, except as may
be permitted during the open season on that animal.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation
for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500
may be adjudged.

 
10.__Operating a motorboat that exceeds noise limits.__A
person may not operate a motorboat in such a manner as to exceed:

 
A.__A noise level of 90 decibels when subjected to a
stationary sound level test as prescribed by the
commissioner; or


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