15A NCAC 10F .0308. CLAY COUNTY

(a)  Regulated Area.  This Rule applies to the waters of Lake Chatuge that lie within 50 yards of the boat ramp at Ho-Hum Campground.

(b)  Restricted Swimming Areas.  No person operating or responsible for the operation of a vessel shall permit it to enter any marked public swimming area established with the approval of the Executive Director, or his representative, on the regulated area.

(c)  Speed Limit.  It is unlawful to operate any motorboat or vessel at a speed greater than no‑wake speed within 50 yards of the following areas:

(1)           The High Bridge

(2)           Gibson Cove access area

(3)           Chatuge Cove Complex II Marina

(4)           Lakeside Cottages and Marina

(5)           Chatuge Dam Spillway access area

(6)           McCracken Cove on Lake Chatuge

(d)  Placement and Maintenance of Markers.  The Board of Commissioners of Clay County is designated a suitable agency for placement and maintenance of the markers implementing this Rule, subject to the approval of the United States Coast Guard and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.  With regard to marking Lake Chatuge, supplementary standards as set forth in Rule .0301(g)(1) to (7) of this Section shall apply.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 75A‑3; 75A‑15;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. June 1, 2005; July 1, 1998; February 1, 1990; July 1, 1986; March 25, 1978.