(a) A person commits an offense if he takes a surfboard, jet ski, water skis, or other similar device on the waters of White Rock or Bachman Lakes. City Departments have the authority to use jet skis or other similar devices on the waters to address an emergency.
(b) Except as provided in this section, a person commits an offense if he operates a boat by means of a motor having a commercial-power rating in excess of 10.5 H.P. on the waters of White Rock or Bachman Lakes.
(c) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) or (b) that the person was participating in a special recreational event authorized in writing by the park and recreation board.
(d) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (b) that the person was a city employee operating a motorboat in the scope of his or her employment.
(e) Rescue boats utilized by the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department and the Dallas Police Department may use a motor as determined appropriate by them on waters of White Rock or Bachman Lakes.
(f) Rescue boats utilized by authorized users under a formal city agreement may use a motor having a commercial power rating of 60 H.P. on waters of White Rock or Bachman Lakes. (Ord. Nos. 8018; 15195; 32407)