It is the intent of this chapter to protect the health and general welfare
of those engaged in recreational pursuits in the Town of Cortlandt as it applies
to the use of public facilities owned by the Town of Cortlandt.
All recreational areas owned by the Town of Cortlandt shall be used
during daylight hours only unless the Recreation Department of the Town of
Cortlandt issues a directive otherwise for an activity sponsored by said Department.
In all recreational areas owned by the Town of Cortlandt, the use of
power boats is prohibited unless permission is granted by the Recreation Department
for such use.
In all recreational areas owned by the Town of Cortlandt, the use of
engine-powered devices for use on snow or ice is prohibited unless permission
for such use is granted by the Recreation Department. This does not apply
to vehicles used in the normal flow of traffic on prescribed roadways or travelways.
The mooring, storage and launching of boats on Lake Meahagh and other
bodies of water owned by the Town of Cortlandt shall be prohibited except
in areas designated and/or permitted by the Recreation Department of the Town
of Cortlandt. Such designation and/or permission shall also apply to all construction
of docks and other facilities in and along the shoreline of Lake Meahagh and
other bodies of water owned by the Town of Cortlandt.
All hunting and carrying of firearms is prohibited on all lands owned
by the Town of Cortlandt.
[Amended 8-17-1993 by L.L.
No. 2-1993]
Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.)
or up to fifteen (15) days in jail or by a civil penalty not exceeding one
thousand dollars ($1,000.).