[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Ashford 10-1-1962. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Speed limit:
10 miles per hour.
B.
No boats
are permitted in the swimming area at Association's private beach
or within the area designated by buoys or within 50 feet of any swimmer,
float, rowboat, canoe, or sailboat except when docking. The operator
shall be responsible for his actions. If the identity of the operator
cannot be determined, the owner of the boat will be responsible.
C.
No motorboats
shall be operated between 8:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
D.
No person
shall commit or create a nuisance on the lake.
E.
No water-skiing
or aquaplaning or surfboards are permitted.
F.
No floats
shall be over 50 feet in front of owner's property. Distance shall
be measured from property building lines.
G.
All boats
requiring CT number shall have lot number on both sides of stern.
Boats not requiring CT number shall have lot number on either bow
or stern. Numbers shall be at least three inches in size and of a
contrasting color.
H.
No refuse,
garbage or grass cuttings or debris shall be dumped or deposited in
Lake Chaffee or Ashford Lake.
I.
No person
shall operate a vessel in a reckless manner so as to endanger the
person or property of another. Operating a motorboat in such manner
as to create a hazardous wake or wash prima facie shall be deemed
to be reckless operation.
[Amended 6-7-2021]
Violation of the boating regulations in § 147-1 shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50 for each offense.
