Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.36

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 220-6-.36 - Idle Speed Zones For Certain Gulf Waters

There is hereby established in "idle speed zone" for all motorized vessels operated within the following areas:

(1) from the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico to the southernmost edge of the first sand bar located seaward of the shoreline in that area, extending from the Florida line westward beyond Fort Morgan to the westward end of the island; provided however, such area shall not include the area of Perdido Pass south of the bridge; and

(2) from the south shoreline of Dauphin Island southward for a distance of 100 yards from the shoreline in that area, extending from Ft. Gaines westward to the end of the island. It shall be unlawful to operate any motorized vessel, including personal watercraft, in excess of idle speed within the above-described "idle speed zones." For the purposes of this regulation, "vessel" is defined as provided in § 33-5-3, Code of Ala. 1975, and "personal watercraft" is defined as provided in § 33-5-51, Code of Ala. 1975, and "idle speed" is hereby defined as the slowest speed at which a said vessel or watercraft can be operated and maintain steerage. The penalty for the violation of this regulation shall be a Class C misdemeanor as provided by § 33-5-62, Code of Ala. 1975.

Author: Riley Boykin Smith

Ala. Admin. Code r. 220-6-.36

New Rule: Filed August 10, 2000; effective September 14, 2000.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 33-5-62, 33-5-73.