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§ 95.165 SAILBOAT WITHOUT MOTOR, LESS THAN 16 FEET IN LENGTH.
   A sailboat without a motor and less than 16 feet in length shall be equipped as follows.
   (A)   One Type I, II, III or IV coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers.
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the sailboat shall be equipped with a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
   (C)   If the sailboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the sailboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-241) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.166 SAILBOAT WITHOUT MOTOR, 16 FEET OR OVER IN LENGTH.
   A sailboat without a motor and 16 feet or over in length shall be equipped as follows.
   (A)   One type I, II, III or IV coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard, plus one type IV throwable device. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other containers.
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, the sailboat shall be equipped with a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
   (C)   If the sailboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the sailboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-242) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.167 SAILBOAT WITH MOTOR.
   A sailboat with a motor shall be equipped as follows:
   (A)   Personal flotation devices, backfire flame arresters, ventilation ducts and cowls, fire extinguishers, whistles and bells and mufflers, as required by these rules for motorboats of the same length; and
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with and exhibit navigation lights as required by these rules for motorboats of the same length, except:
      (1)   A sailboat 26 feet or over in length under sail alone on the Great Lakes and waters connected thereto between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with and exhibit a green light to starboard showing ten points and visible one mile, and red light to port showing ten points and visible one mile and a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
      (2)   If the sailboat is anchored between sunset and sunrise on the Great Lakes or waters connected thereto and not in a special anchorage area, a white light shall be displayed on the forward part of the sailboat so as to be visible to a boat approaching from any direction. In lieu of these lighting requirements sailboats may display lights as specified by the international rules of the road.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-243) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.168 ROWBOATS.
   (A)   A rowboat shall be equipped with personal flotation devices as required by this chapter for a motorboat of the same length.
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, a rowboat shall be equipped with a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-244) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.169 CANOES AND KAYAKS.
   (A)   A canoe or kayak shall be equipped with one Type I, II, III or IV coast guard approved personal flotation device as specified in Mich. Admin. Code R. § 281.1234, as amended, in good and serviceable condition for each person aboard. The devices shall be ready at hand and not encased in plastic bags or other type containers.
   (B)   If underway between sunset and sunrise, a canoe or kayak shall be equipped with a lantern showing a white light which shall be ready at hand and which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-245) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)
§ 95.170 SPEED OF BOATS; NO WAKE.
   (A)   On the following waters of the Detroit River adjacent to the city, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a “slow-no wake” speed when within 300 feet of the shore:
      (1)   South of an east-west line beginning where the Ecorse Creek intersects the Detroit River, extending eastward 300 feet from shore and continuing to 300 feet south of the intersection of Perry Place with the Detroit River; and
      (2)   South of an east-west line beginning where Cedar Street, as extended, intersects the Detroit River, thence south to the southern most city limit as extended 300 feet off shore.
   (B)   This section shall not be enforced when waived by the state’s Natural Resources Commission or its successor for marine events.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-246) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
§ 95.185 DEFINITIONS; APPLICABLE TO PERSONAL WATERCRAFT.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Any of the following that are not radio equipment:
      (1)   An original system, part or component of a personal watercraft at the time that boat was manufactured, or a similar part or component manufactured or sold for replacement;
      (2)   Repair or improvement of an original or replacement system, part or component;
      (3)   An accessory or equipment for, or appurtenance to, a personal watercraft; and
      (4)   A marine safety article, accessory or equipment intended for use by a person on board a boat.
   BOAT LIVERY. As defined in § 44501 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, being M.C.L.A. § 324.44501.
   BOATING SAFETY CERTIFICATE. Any of the following:
      (1)   The document issued by the Department under this Act that certifies that the individual named in the document has successfully completed a boating safety course and passed an examination approved and administered as required under M.C.L.A. §§ 324.80140 and 324.80211;
      (2)   A document issued by the United States Coast Guard auxiliary that certifies that the individual named in the document has successfully completed a United States Coast Guard auxiliary course concerning boating safety; and
      (3)   A written rental agreement provided to an individual named in the rental agreement entered into under § 44522 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, being M.C.L.A. § 324.44522, only on the date or dates indicated on the rental agreement while the named individual is operating a personal watercraft leased, hired or rented from a boat livery.
   BOATING SAFETY COURSE. A course that meets both of the following requirements:
      (1)   Provides instruction on the safe operation of a personal watercraft that meets or exceeds the minimum course content for boating or personal watercraft education established by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Education Committee (October 1996); and
      (2)   Is approved by the Department.
   CHANNEL. Either of the following:
      (1)   The deepest part of a stream, bay or straight-through which the main current flows; or
      (2)   The part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable for navigation that is marked by a single or double line of navigational aids or range markers.
   DEALER. A person and an authorized representative of that person who annually purchases from a manufacturer, or who is engaged in selling or manufacturing, six or more personal watercraft that require certificates of number under part 801 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, being M.C.L.A. §§ 324.80101 to 324.80199.
   DEPARTMENT. The Department of Natural Resources.
   DIRECTOR. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources.
   MANUFACTURER. A person engaged in any of the following:
      (1)   The manufacture, construction or assembly of personal watercraft or associated equipment;
      (2)   The manufacture or construction of components for personal watercraft and associated equipment to be sold for subsequent assembly; and/or
      (3)   The importation of a personal watercraft or associated equipment into the state for sale.
   OPERATE. To be in control of a personal watercraft that is under way and is not docked or at anchor or secured in another way.
   OPERATOR. The person who is in control or in charge of a personal watercraft while that vessel is under way.
   OWNER. A person who claims or is entitled to lawful possession of a personal watercraft by virtue of that person’s legal title or equitable interest in a personal watercraft.
   PEACE OFFICER. One or both of the following:
      (1)   A law enforcement officer, as that term is defined in § 2 of the state’s Law Enforcement Officers Training Council Act, Public Act 203 of 1965, being M.C.L.A. § 28.602; and/or
      (2)   A deputy who is authorized by a sheriff to enforce this Act and who has satisfactorily completed at least 40 hours of law enforcement training, including training specific to this Act.
   PERSON. An individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, governmental entity or other legal entity.
   PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. A vessel that meets all of the following requirements:
      (1)   Uses a motor-driven propeller or an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of propulsion;
      (2)   Is designed without an open load carrying area that would retain water; and
      (3)   Is designed to be operated by one or more persons positioned on, rather than within, the confines of the hull.
   POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. The City of Wyandotte.
   SLOW-NO WAKE SPEED. The use of vessel at a very slow speed so that the resulting wake or wash is minimal.
   USE. Operate, navigate or employ.
   VESSEL. Every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
   WATERS OF THIS STATE. Any waters within the territorial limits of the state and includes those waters of the Great Lakes that are under the jurisdiction of the state.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-261) (Ord. 1072, passed 5-3-1999)
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