[Ord. 14-1990, eff. 7-20-1990]
The purpose of this Chapter is: To regulate and assure the safe operation of watercraft within the boundaries of the city.
[Ord. 14-1990, eff. 7-20-1990]
As used in this Chapter certain terms are defined as follows:
(a) 
WATERCRAFT
Every description of device used on the water or ice or capable of being used as a means of transport on water or ice. The term includes boats, motorboats, iceboats, personal watercrafts, all terrain or amphibious vehicles when they are operated on water and all such other devices.
(b) 
SLOW-NO WAKE
Indicates that the speed of boats shall be limited to a slow, minimum height swell speed whereby the wake or wash creates a minimum disturbance.
[Ord. 14-1990, eff. 7-20-1990]
The following areas shall be considered a slow-no wake zone: From the West End Bridge on the Ohio River to the Veterans Memorial Bridge on the Allegheny River; and, to the Smithfield Street Bridge on the Monongahela River. This shall be in effect from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year and applies to all watercraft.
[Ord. 14-1990, eff. 7-20-1990]
(a) 
Operators of all watercraft in excess of ten (10) horsepower are required to have successfully completed a safe boating course by May 1, 1992.
(b) 
Certificates of Course Completion shall be kept with watercraft operators at all times.
(c) 
Accepted safe boating courses shall include courses given by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, U.S. Power Squadron or the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
[Ord. 14-1990, eff. 7-20-1990]
Enforcement of this Chapter shall be implemented by the Department of Public Safety which shall have the full power permitted by law.
[Ord. 14-1990, eff. 7-20-1990]
The term watercraft does not include: racing sculls, shells or seaplanes.
[Ord. 14-1990, eff. 7-20-1990]
Whoever violates any provision of this Chapter shall be subject to a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each violation.