For the purpose of this bylaw, the following
words shall have the meanings indicated:
HORSEPOWER
The aggregate rated horsepower of all propellant machinery
at maximum operating revolutions per minute.
MOTORBOAT
Any vessel propelled by machinery whether or not such machinery
is the principal source of propulsion.
The use of soap or detergent of any type is
prohibited in the waters of any of the great ponds located in whole
or in part within the Town of Harwich. Any violation of this bylaw
shall be subject to a fine of $50.
For the purpose of this article, the following
words shall have the meanings indicated:
BOAT
The same meaning as the term "vessel" as defined in MGL c.
90B, § 1.
It shall be unlawful to launch or beach boats
at any Town-owned or Town-operated location except in areas designated
and posted therefor by the Board of Selectmen.
It shall be unlawful to anchor any boat closer
than 75 feet to the mean low-water mark at any Town-owned or Town-operated
bathing beach.
It shall be unlawful to operate any boat shoreward
of any markers or floats stationed by the Harbormaster off a public
bathing beach for the purpose of designating the swimming area thereat;
provided, however, that in any area where such markers or floats are
placed at a distance greater than 75 feet seaward of mean low water,
a boat may enter the swimming area to within 75 feet of mean low water
at a speed no greater than five miles per hour for the purpose of
coming to anchor.
Any person violating any provisions of this
article shall be subject to arrest. The fine for such violation shall
be a fine of $200.