§ 21.109. Boating.
(a) Operation. Watercraft may be operated on State forest waters unless posted as closed.
(b) Statutes and regulations. Boating shall be in accordance with the Fish and Boat Code and 58 Pa. Code Part II (relating to Fish and Boat Commission).
(c) Prohibition. The use of a motor type other than electric motor for propulsion of motorized watercraft is prohibited.
(d) Mooring.
(1) Mooring watercraft at a location without possession of a valid watercraft mooring permit issued by the Department for that location is prohibited.
(2) A decal issued by the Department evidencing issuance of the permit shall be affixed aft of amidship on the starboard (right) side of the watercraft.
(3) The Department will establish a schedule of fees for mooring permits. The schedule and subsequent revisions will be effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(e) Launching.
(1) Subject to paragraph (2), watercraft may be launched or removed at any location except where prohibited by posting.
(2) Watercraft launched from trailers may be launched and removed only at designated launching areas.
(3) Launching watercraft without one of the following is prohibited:
(i) A valid watercraft launching or mooring permit issued by the Department. If a decal evidencing the issuance of a permit has been provided by the Department, the decal shall be affixed to the watercraft aft of amidship on the starboard (right) side. If another form of evidence of the issuance of a permit has been provided by the Department instead of a decal, this evidence shall be carried on the watercraft.
(ii) A valid registration number and validation decal, or a valid use permit, issued and displayed in accordance with 58 Pa. Code Part II.
(4) The Department will establish a schedule of fees for launching permits. The schedule and subsequent revisions will be effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(f) Docks. Maintaining a dock at any location without possession of a valid dock permit issued by the Department for that location is prohibited. A dock tag evidencing issuance of a permit shall be securely attached to the offshore end of the dock. The Department will establish a schedule of fees for dock permits. The schedule and subsequent revisions will be effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Authority The provisions of this § 21.109 issued under sections 302, 313 and 502 of the Conservation and Natural Resources Act (71 P. S. § § 1340.302, 1340.313 and 1340.502); and the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S. § § 7505 and 7506.
Source The provisions of this § 21.109 adopted September 4, 2015, effective September 5, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 5493.
Cross References This section cited in 17 Pa. Code § 21.123 (relating to violation of rules regarding conduct in State forests).
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