A. No person shall operate a watercraft in the Bridgewater Channel while allowing a person to ride on the gunwales, the transom or the deck over bow of a watercraft in motion and being propelled by machinery unless:
1. That portion of the watercraft was designed and constructed for the purpose of carrying passengers at all speeds.
2. The watercraft is being maneuvered for anchoring, mooring or casting off moorings.
B. No person shall operate a watercraft in the Bridgewater Channel with a passenger or passengers on the bow in such a manner as to obstruct the view of the operator.
C. Except in case of emergency, no person under the age of 12 years may operate a watercraft in the Bridgewater Channel propelled by a motor of greater then 8 horsepower unless the persons parent or legal guardian or at least 1 person who is 18 years of age or older is present on the watercraft.
D. Penalties.
1. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,500 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
2. Any penalty assessment levied by the City Magistrate pursuant to applicable law, shall not be considered as part of the fine for purposes of determining the minimum fine to be imposed.
(Ord. 06-810, passed 9-26-2006)