Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part II - FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Subpart C - BOATING
Chapter 107 - BOATING RESTRICTIONS
Section 107.8 - Vessels permitted on restricted waters

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 107.8

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) This chapter and Chapter 111 (relating to special regulations counties) which apply to electric motors, horsepower restrictions and speed limitations do not apply to the following boats under circumstances when compliance would impede performance of their designated functions:

(1) Law enforcement or emergency boats owned by Federal, State or municipal agencies when engaged in the performance of their duties.

(2) Nonemergency boats owned by the Federal, State or municipal agencies engaged in official functions.

(3) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary boats on official patrols requested by the Commission.

(4) Emergency boats eligible for assistance referrals from the Commission, United States Coast Guard or State or municipal law enforcement agencies when responding to emergency situations when life, limb or property are at risk.

(5) Boats operating under the authority or license of a State or municipal agency, or an owner of a body of water when in the performance of official functions related to the operation of that waterway, its facilities or appurtenances.

(b) When compliance would impede performance of their official functions, law enforcement boats and emergency boats operated by Federal, state or local agencies may be operated in violation of Chapters 103 and 105 (relating to rules of the road; and operational conditions).

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