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History
- Substituted by A6469A
- Ordered to third reading cal.754
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 2864a
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Increases the footage that a vessel cannot operate in the Irondequoit Bay from two hundred to three hundred feet
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Joseph Morelle
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Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to the Irondequoit bay
Purpose
This bill amends the state navigation law governing the operation of vessels in Irondequoit Bay, increasing the "no-wake" zone in the Bay from 200 to 300 feet.
Summary of provisions
This legislation states that no vessel on Irondequoit Bay shall be operated at a speed exceeding twenty-five miles per hour unless such vessel is being operated for the purpose of enabling a person engaged in water skiing or other water sport to be towed, in which case no such vessel shall be operated at a speed exceeding thirty-five miles per hour. The legislation also increases the distance in Irondequoit Bay that vessels are permitted to operate in excess of five miles per hour from 200 to 300 feet. It makes an exception for boats that are enabling a water skier to take off or land. This required buffer zone extends from the vessel to the shoreline, the channel between Irondequoit Bay and Lake Ontario; as well as any dock, pier, raft or float, or anchored or moored vessel.
Justification
The Irondequoit Bay Harbor Management Law represents a compact between the towns of Irondequoit, Penfield and Webster, all of which surround Irondequoit Bay, located in Monroe County. The harbor management plan, which is based on the recommendations of a 2003 plan constructed by the towns, is a uniform strategy to deal with water surface and related uses on and around the bay. All three town boards adopted this comprehensive plan in 2008.
Specifically, the plan establishes requirements and procedures for the environmental protection and safe recreational use of Irondequoit Bay. In doing so, it works to ensure that development around the Bay occurs without impacting the significant natural environment, thereby protecting water quality. Further, the plan regulates the operation of vessels ensuring safety for all; and also, addresses water surface uses and ancillary uses; docking, boat storage and moorings; and enforcement, violations and penalties.
One such provision of this plan involves amending the state navigation law to increase the "no-wake"/5 mile-per-hour zone from 200 feet off the shore to 300 feet. This buffer zone also extends to docks, piers and anchored vessels. The measure aims to provide a safer environment for those living on and enjoying this treasured waterway.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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