§ 74-7. Anchoring.  


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  • 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.