(1) 
The provisions of this title shall be applicable to all vessels which are operated within the geographical jurisdiction of Lewis County.
(2) 
This chapter shall be construed to supplement the laws of the United States and the laws of Washington when not expressly inconsistent therewith. LCC § 10.20.060, § 10.20.070, § 10.20.080 (1)(a), 10.20.100, 10.20.110 and 10.20.240 are inapplicable to those lakes or ponds in Lewis County that do not have access by a public road and that are wholly owned by a single ownership where the owner is a natural person or marital community.
(Ord. 1115 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1157, 1998)
Except as herein otherwise specified, vessels shall be subject to the "Rules to Prevent Collisions of Vessels and Pilot Rules for Certain Inland Waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts and the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico", promulgated by the United States Coast Guard, pursuant to Act of Congress, and all vessel operation and equipment regulations under Title 88 RCW and Ch.s 352-60 & -70 WAC, as such rules are now or may hereafter from time to time be adopted or amended, and be it further provided that sailing vessels or other vessels, while engaged in a sanctioned or authorized race, predicted log race, regatta or similar event, shall be subject to the applicable rules for such event including, but not limited to, differing right-of-way rules.
(Ord. 1115 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1157, 1998)
As used in this title, unless the context of subject matter clearly required otherwise, the following words or phrases shall have the meanings and definitions as set forth in the above-noted statutes and regulations; EXCEPT, "Waters of Lewis County" means all unincorporated water within the geographical boundaries of the county.
(Ord. 1115 § 3, 1991; Ord. 1157, 1998)
(1) 
The county of Lewis in the exercise of its police powers, assumes control and jurisdiction over all lakes, rivers, and all water within unincorporated areas inside its geographical boundaries.
(2) 
The Lewis County sheriff's office is hereby given the authority to board any vessel operating in the waters of Lewis County for the purpose of inspection and enforcement of the ordinances and laws of the state of Washington.
(Ord. 1115 § 10, 1991; Ord. 1157, 1998)