This chapter shall be known as the "Ordinance for the Regulation
of Vessels on Irondequoit Bay."
In accordance with Subdivision 17 of § 130 of the
Town Law, as amended or changed, these regulations are hereby adopted
for that part of Irondequoit Bay located within the Town of Irondequoit
and within 1,500 feet from the shore.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ANCHOR
A heavy object attached to a vessel for the purpose of mooring
the vessel to the bottom of a body of water.
[Added 5-18-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
DOCK
A structure extending alongshore or out from the shore into
a body of water, to which boats may be moored.
[Added 5-18-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
IRONDEQUOIT BAY STATE MARINE PARK
The Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park located on Irondequoit
Bay and bounded to the west by Seabreeze Drive and to the north by
Culver Road.
[Added 5-18-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
MOOR
To make fast a vessel by attaching it by cable, rope, or
other attachment.
[Added 5-18-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
VESSEL
The same meaning as defined in the Navigation Law.
[Amended 3-4-1997 by L.L.
No. 1-1997; 5-18-2021 by L.L. No. 4-2021]
A. Any person who operates a vessel in violation of §
91-4A or
B of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation punishable to the same extent as a violation of § 45 of the Navigation Law, as amended or changed.
B. Any person who moors or anchors a vessel in violation of §
91-4C or
D of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation, and for a first conviction thereof be punished by a fine of $100; for a conviction of a second violation, both of which were committed within a period of 24 months, by a fine of $250; upon a conviction for a third or subsequent violation, all of which were committed within a period of 24 months, such person shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.