No vessel shall be operated within 200 feet
of the shore line of Otsego Lake, a dock, pier, raft or float or an
anchored or moored vessel at a speed exceeding five miles per hour,
unless such vessel is being operated near such shore line, dock, float,
pier or anchored vessel for the purpose of enabling a person engaged
in water skiing to take off or land. A violation of this section shall
constitute an offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $50.
[Added 4-21-2003 by L.L. No. 3-2003]
A. It shall be illegal for any person to launch a boat
into Lake Otsego at either of the Village launch sites at Fair Street
or Fish Road during the period set by the Village Board of Trustees
when an attendant is present:
(1) Without submitting the boat and trailer for inspection
for aquatic nuisance species, including zebra mussels;
(2) Without having the boat and trailer washed, if so
required by the attendant; and
(3) Without paying the launch fee as set by the Village
Board of Trustees.
B. Violations shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed
$500.