Town of Eastham, MA SECTION III Personal Watercraft

§ 30-7 Areas in which operation prohibited.

Except as provided in § 30-9, the operation of personal watercraft is prohibited in the waters of the Town of Eastham in the following areas:

A. Within the boundaries of the Cape Cod National Seashore as set forth in Public Law 87-126, 7 August 1961, 75 Stat. 293, and as most recently surveyed by the U.S. Department of Interior.

B. Tidal waters of Town Cove, Nauset Harbor, Nauset Marsh, Hemenway, Salt Pond, Station Bay and any adjoining rivers, inlets, covers, embayments, ponds or harbors.

C. Herring River (Bee's River so-called), Hatches Creek, Boat Meadow Creek, or within 100 yards of public beaches or designated Town swim areas.

§ 30-8 Operation in prohibited areas by governments or for emergency purposes.

Personal watercraft may be operated within the waters described in § 30-7 as follows:

A. The personal watercraft is owned or licensed by the United States, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or the Town of Eastham and/or County of Barnstable and used solely for official purposes and is clearly identifiable.

B. The personal watercraft is needed for emergency purposes when there is reasonable belief that such use is necessary to protect persons, animals or property.