Subd. 1. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this section, shall have the meanings stated.
A. The term "bathing area" means any area of the Redwood River, known as Lake Redwood, which the Council may from time to time designate as a bathing area and cause to be appropriately marked off by placing and anchoring in the water around the area white buoys mounting red flags at appropriate intervals.
B. The term "restricted area" means any area of the Redwood River, known as Lake Redwood, which the Council may from time to time designate as a restricted area and cause to be appropriately marked by anchoring in the water around the area white buoys spaced at appropriate intervals.
C. The term "watercraft" means and includes any boat, raft, canoe, surfboard, water skis or other device designed for carrying, capable of carrying or used to carry human beings and propelled or pulled through or upon the surface of the water.
Subd. 2. Unlawful Acts.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate a watercraft in the Redwood River, known as Lake Redwood, in a careless manner or in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger the life of a human being or the property of another.
B. It is unlawful for any person to operate a watercraft within a bathing area or a restricted area, or permit the operation of a watercraft of which he or she is the owner or of which he or she is in control within a bathing area or a restricted area.
Subd. 3. Exception. The provisions of Subd. 2. hereof shall not apply to any lifeguard or instructor authorized by the Council on duty at a bathing area, or to any person who may operate a watercraft in either a bathing area or a restricted area for the purpose of aiding a person in distress in the area or for the purpose of protecting or preserving public property, or in connection with any course of instruction given by any person pursuant to authority from the Council.
(Ord. 54, Fourth Series, passed 12-6-2016)