6.2.102: PURPOSE:
It is necessary for the protection of health, safety and welfare of the general public, and for the protection of public and private property, to regulate the operation of vessels and swimming on the public waters of the State of Idaho situated in Kootenai County but outside the municipal boundaries of the various incorporated cities within the County. The Board of County Commissioners specifically finds that it is necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the general public to adopt and enforce rules and regulations governing all County parks and waterways facilities, including, without limitation, all facilities directly owned by Kootenai County or under its sole control as a public easement, or under a cooperative agreement on public lands with other public agencies such as the Idaho Department of Lands, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, United States Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service, City of Coeur d'Alene, City of Post Falls, City of Harrison, City of Hauser, City of Fernan, City of Hayden or the City of Spirit Lake. (Ord. 379, 8-30-2006; amd. Ord. 571, 10-19-2021)