§ 74-7. Anchoring.

A. 

Except as set forth in Subsection B, the anchoring of any vessel shall be prohibited within:

(1) 

Any area such that the swing radius allows the vessel to be within 100 feet of any swimming area;

(2) 

Any area such that the swing radius allows the vessel to be within 50 feet of:

(a) 

The Federal Navigation Channel or any access lane;

(b) 

A mooring or moored vessel;

(c) 

Another vessel at anchor;

(d) 

Any aid to navigation or marker buoy;

(e) 

Any dock or pier.

B. 

Emergency anchoring. The prohibitions set forth in Subsection A above, shall not apply to the anchoring of any vessel due to:

(1) 

Harsh, inclement weather such as severe and sustained wind, rain, fog, lightning or other severe storm conditions; or

(2) 

Engine or other equipment malfunctions that render a vessel inoperable or the operation of such vessel unsafe.