§ 122-27. Use of vessels in residential areas.

(a)

Definition. As used in this section the word "vessel" is synonymous with "boat" and shall mean any motor or artificially propelled vehicle, including air boats, swamp boats and every other description of watercraft, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

(b)

Speed restrictions. All vessels operated within 1,000 feet of any building or structure temporarily or permanently occupied by any person for residential purposes shall be operated at idle speed, not to exceed five miles per hour. In accordance with F.S. § 327.73 any violation of this subsection is a noncriminal infraction punishable by a fine of $100.00.

(c)

Affected areas. The provisions of this section shall apply only to vessels operated on Lake Poinsett.

(Code 1979, § 15½-1; Ord. No. 2000-019, § 1, 3-14-00)