1501:47-1-13. Obstructing a waterway, securing of docked and anchored vessels  


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  • (A) No person shall anchor, moor, tie-up, or raft off to any other vessel, dock, launch ramp, or structure on the waters in this state in such a manner that the vessel blocks, impedes, or restricts other vessels in their normal and reasonable use or navigation.

    (B) No person shall leave any vessel anchored, or in any dock space, or tie-up space, on the waters in this state without first properly fastening and securing the vessel in such a manner as to avoid fouling or collision with any other vessel, or from drifting free.


Effective: 1/26/2018
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 11/9/2017 and 01/26/2023
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1546.04
Rule Amplifies: 1546.02, 1547.61
Prior Effective Dates: 10/10/1990