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Fees
The fee for a sticker is $20 for a motorboat or personal watercraft not registered in the State of Maine and $10 for a motorboat or personal watercraft registered in the State of Maine. For residents, this sticker is part of the registration sticker. For nonresidents there is a separate lake and River Protection Sticker, which must be permanently affixed to each side of the bow of the watercraft above the waterline and approximately 3 inches to the right of the registration number. These stickers are nontransferable. See display of stickers.
All fees collected from the sale of stickers are credited as follows:
* The Lake and River Protection Fund is funded from fees collected for lake and river protection stickers and from other funds accepted by the commissioner or allocated by the Legislature. Money in this fund may be used for enforcing laws pertaining to invasive aquatic plants, inspecting watercraft for invasive plants prevention, eradication and management activities and the production and distribution of stickers. These stickers may be purchased from any agent authorized to register watercraft or issue licenses. A new Lake and River Protection Sticker must be purchased every year and may be purchased from our Online Store.
Use the following boating supplies checklist as a guide for the materials you should have with you on a boating trip. Add to this list as required. The items you may actually need will vary depending upon the type of boat and water, as well as the boating activity you plan to enjoy.
Safe operation of a boat depends greatly on proper maintenance and preparation. The actions of the operator and passengers are also important in ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip. The checklist below includes items that can ensure the safe outcome of your trip. Some of these items will be the same, no matter what kind of boating you do. However, to make sure that all points are covered, create your own checklist and add to it as experience indicates.
Summary of Maine Boating Laws/Rules
All the laws and regulations have either been passed by the Legislature or adopted by the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. This booklet is intended to be used as a guide for boating, and in some cases, the laws and rules have been summarized. For detailed information on any of the laws/rules contained in this booklet, contact any DIF&W office.
Airmobile means any vehicle propelled by mechanical power that is designed to travel upon a cushion of air on or within 2 feet of the water or land surface of the earth.
Aquatic Plant means a vascular plant species that requires a permanently flooded freshwater habitat.
Bow (Fore) means the forward half of the watercraft.
Federal waters means all the waters not internal and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Internal Waters means waters under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of Maine.
Invasive Aquatic Plant means a species of aquatic plant described in Title 38, section 410-N.
Motorboat means any watercraft, including airmobiles, equipped with propulsion machinery of any type, whether or not the machinery is the principal source of propulsion, is permanently or temporarily attached, or is available for propulsion on the watercraft.
Operate, in all its moods and tenses, when it refers to watercraft of any type or description, means to use that watercraft in any manner on the waters specified, whether or not the watercraft is under way.
Operator means the person who is in control or in charge of a watercraft while it is in use.
Personal watercraft (PWC) means any motorized watercraft that is 14 feet or less in hull length as manufactured, has as its primary source of propulsion an inboard motor powering a jet pump and is capable of carrying one or more persons in a sitting, standing or kneeling position. "Personal watercraft" includes, but is not limited to, a jet ski, wet bike, surf jet, miniature speedboat and hovercraft. Personal watercraft also includes motorized watercraft whose operation is controlled by a water skier. "Personal Watercraft" does not include a motorized watercraft that does not have a horsepower rating greater than 15 horsepower and does not generate an unreasonable amount of noise.
Stern (Aft) means the rear half of the watercraft.
Use means, with respect to watercraft, operate, navigate, or employ.
Watercraft means any type of vessel, boat, canoe or craft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water other than a seaplane, including motors, electronic and mechanical equipment and other machinery, whether permanently or temporarily attached, and which are customarily used in the operations of the watercraft. "Watercraft" does not include a vessel, boat, canoe or craft located and intended to be permanently docked in one location and not used as a means of transportation on water.
Water Safety Zone means the area of water within 200 feet of any shoreline, whether the shoreline of the mainland or of an island.
Waters of this State means all internal waters and all federal waters within the jurisdiction of this State.
The Fish & Wildlife Office in Augusta is the central office for boat registrations and registration records. Many Maine municipal tax collectors or town clerks and a few businesses are Recreational Vehicle Agents for the Fish & Wildlife Department.
If you are registering a watercraft at the Augusta Office or in a town other than your town of legal residence, you must first pay your excise tax in your town of residence. Be sure you have a receipt that shows the annual excise tax has been paid on your watercraft or your watercraft cannot be registered at another location.
All motorboats of any size, including airmobiles and personal watercraft, must be registered in Maine to be used on the waters of this State, except the following:
Watercraft equipped with motor with the following horsepower rating:
(The registration fees for operating on inland waters includes a $10 fee for invasive species prevention and control.)
Registration Fees for Tidal Waters (Fees do not include agent fee)
Watercraft equipped with motor with the following horsepower rating:
Agents may charge a fee of $1.00 for renewals and duplicates and may charge $2.00 for new registrations, rollovers and transfers.
Watercraft registrations are issued for a specific calendar year and are valid through December 31st of the year issued.
The first time any owner of a watercraft registers the watercraft, the owner must:
Sales/use tax paid to another jurisdiction will be credited toward the Maine sales/use tax due.
A watercraft purchased, registered, and used by the present owner outside of Maine for at least a year is not subject to sales/use tax as long as the owner was a resident of the other state at the time of purchase.
Prior to registration, the owner must show proof that the annual excise tax has been paid. Maine residents pay the tax to the town in which they reside. Nonresidents or corporations pay the tax in the Maine town where the boat is principally moored, docked, or located. All watercraft, including documented vessels, located in Maine are subject to an annual excise tax except the following:
Any watercraft not subject to registration but required to pay the excise tax must display a sticker on the watercraft to show that the excise tax has been paid.
Upon the sale of a registered watercraft the person who is named on the registration as owner must remove and destroy the validation stickers on the watercraft and notify the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of the transfer of ownership within 10 days of the transaction. The validation sticker is not transferable to the new owner. The new owner must register the watercraft for the regular registration fee.
When a watercraft owner transfers ownership of a watercraft covered by a current registration and purchases a new watercraft, a transfer registration can be obtained for the new boat for a $4.00 fee. This registration will be valid for the remainder of the original registration period. The old registration must be turned in at the time of application for the $4.00 transfer registration. It is also the responsibility of the registered owner of a watercraft to notify the Commissioner within 10 days of any of the following:
A manufacturer or dealer of new or used motorboats, with a permanent place of business in Maine, may obtain a boat dealer license which allows demonstration or testing of a boat owned by the dealer with a dealer plate, instead of registering each boat individually. The annual fee for a dealer license is $17.00. Applications for this license may be obtained from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife in Augusta.
Any person or persons holding a regatta, race, boat exhibition, or water-ski exhibition must obtain a permit from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife prior to holding such an event. For further information, call our Registration Division at (207) 287-5230.
It is the responsibility of the owner of a boat to obtain a registration for any motorboat before it is rented or leased by another.
Motorboat operators carrying passengers for hire on Maine's internal waters must have a license to carry passengers for hire. For further information, call the Registration Division at (207) 287-3614. Anyone carrying passengers for hire on federal waters must obtain a license from the U.S. Coast Guard.
The operator of a motorboat must have the registration on the motorboat and available for inspection by a warden. Exception: The registration for a watercraft less than 26' and leased or rented to another for non-commercial purposes may be retained on the shore by the owner of the watercraft. The person leasing or renting the watercraft must carry the lease agreement which includes the watercraft registration number, the period of time covered by the lease, and signature of the owner or his representative.
A person may not place or operate a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC) on the inland waters of this state unless a valid lake and river protection sticker, issued annually, is permanently affixed to each side of the bow, above the waterline and approximately 3 inches behind the validation sticker. This sticker is nontransferable. (Title 12, Section 13058)
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Please be aware, it is unlawful to place a watercraft that is contaminated with an invasive aquatic plant upon the inland waters of the state. (Title 12, Section 13068-A).
The lake and river protection sticker prominently displayed on the hull, identifies your boat as compliant with the "preserve Maine waters" program. It is imperative that we understand the threat of invasive milfoil, and other destructive plant species, to the integrity of out lakes. Thank you for cooperation and support.
It is illegal to operate any watercraft, water ski, surfboard or similar device in such a way as to recklessly create a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person.
A person is guilty of operating a watercraft to endanger if he operates any watercraft, water ski, surfboard or similar device so as to endanger any person or property.
A motorboat cannot be operated in an area marked or buoyed for swimming.
Watercraft may not be operated at a speed greater than headway speed while within the water safety zone or within a marina or an approved anchorage in coastal or inland waters except while actively fishing. "Headway speed" means the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage and control of the watercraft while the watercraft is moving. The operator of any watercraft must operate at a reasonable and prudent speed for existing conditions and regulate the speed of a watercraft so as to avoid danger, injury or unnecessary inconvenience in any manner to other watercraft and their occupants, whether anchored or under way. The operator must consider the effect of the wash or wave created by their watercraft to waterfront piers, floats or other property or shorelines.
It is unlawful for the owner of a watercraft to negligently permit another person to operate the watercraft in violation of law.
When operating a motorboat with more than 10 horsepower, a person under the age of 12 must be under the immediate supervision of a person located in the boat who is at least 16 years of age. A person under 16 years of age may not operate personal watercraft, which includes jet-skis. A person between 16 & 18 years of age may operate a personal watercraft if they have successfully completed an approved education course, or if they are accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. Proof of age and course must be possessed while operating a personal watercraft.
A person is guilty of imprudent operation of a watercraft if that person, while operating a watercraft on the inland or coastal waters of the State, engages in prolonged circling, informal racing, wake jumping or other types of continued and repeated activities that harass another person. This subsection may be enforced by any law enforcement officer or a person may bring a private nuisance action for a violation of this subsection pursuant to Title 17, section 2802.
Any person who operates or attempts to operate any watercraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs or a combination of liquor and drugs; or while having 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in that person's blood is guilty of a criminal violation. The operator of any watercraft must complete a blood-alcohol test when requested to do so by a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that the person operated or attempted to operate a watercraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor; or when the person was the operator of a watercraft involved in a watercraft accident which results in the death of any person.
The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife may adopt rules governing the horsepower of motors used to propel watercraft on all internal waters of this State. For information on this process, please contact the Department's main office in Augusta at (207) 287-5201. No person, except officers empowered to enforce this regulation and in the line of duty or representatives of a governmental agency while conducting authorized studies on these waters, shall operate motorboats propelled by machinery in excess of the horsepower limitations listed below.
The Land Use Regulation Commission (Department of Conservation) has adopted rules prohibiting the use of personal watercraft on some of the waters within their jurisdiction. (LURC) will be listed after the watercraft restriction on any waters affected by this rule. For more information on waters within LURC’s jurisdiction, please call (207) 287-2631.
Adams Pond, Boothbay, Lincoln County - No motorboats allowed.
Adams Pond, Bridgton, Cumberland County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Alford Lake, Hope, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
Allagash Lake, T8R14 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Alligator Lake, T34 MD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Alligator Pond, TA R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Androscoggin Lake, Wayne, Leeds, Kennebec & Androscoggin County - No personal watercraft.
Arnold Brook Recreation Watershed Lake, Presque Isle, Aroostook County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Attean Pond, Attean Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Aunt Betty’s Pond, Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Aziscohos Pond, Magalloway, Oxford County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Back, Jewett, Middle, Mud & Little Mud Ponds (Five Kezar Ponds), located singly or jointly in Waterford, Stoneham and Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Baker Pond, Bowdoin College Grant West, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bald Mountain Pond, Bald Mtn. Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Barrett Pond, Holeb Twp., Somerset County, Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Baxter State Park - No motorboats allowed except on Webster and Matagamon Lakes.
Bay Pond (West), T7 SD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Beals (Crystal) Pond, Turner, Androscoggin County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Bean Pond, T02 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bean Pond (Lower) Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bean Pond (Middle), Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bean Pond (Upper), Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bear Pond, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bear Pond, T6 R15 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bearce Lake, Baring, (Moosehorn NWR), Washington County - No motorboats allowed.
Beattie Pond, Beattie Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Beaver Pond, Bridgton, Cumberland County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Beaver Pond, Denmark, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Beaver Pond, Magalloway Plt., Oxford County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Beaver Pond, Shawtown Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Beaver Pond, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Beaver Pond (Big), Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Beaver Pond (Little North), T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County, No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Beaver Pond (Little South), Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Benjamin Pond, Attean Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Benson Pond (Big), T7 R9 NWP - No Personal Watercraft (LURC)
Berry Pond (Little), T2 R6 BKP WKR - No motorboats allowed.
Big Brook from Burt Garrity Road in T13 R10 WELS to and including Big Brook Lake in T14 R10 WELS, Aroostook County - No motorboats allowed.
Big Pond, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County - No personal watercraft.
Birch Ridge Pond #1, TA R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Black Lake, Fort Kent, Aroostook County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Black Lake, T15 R9 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Black Pond (Little), T15 R9 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Black River (Little), tributary to the St. John River in Aroostook County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited from June 1 to September 15.
Bluff Pond, Frenchtown, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bluffer Pond, T8 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Blood Pond, T2R13 WELS, Piscataquis County - No motorboats allowed.
Broardway Pond (Big), TA R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bog Lake, Northfield, Washington County - No personal watercraft.
Bogus Meadow, T7 SD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Boston Pond, Denmark, Oxford County - No motorboats allowed.
Boulder Pond, T5 R7 BKP, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bowlin Pond (Little), T5 R7 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Boyd Pond, Bristol, Lincoln County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Brackett Pond, Blanchard Plt., Piscataquis County, No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bradley Pond, Lovell, Oxford County - No motorboats allowed.
Branch Lake (South), Seboeis Plt. T2 R8 NWP, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft.
Branch Pond (Middle), Waterboro & Alfred, York County - No personal watercraft. Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Branch Pond (Middle), T5 R9 NWP, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Brandy Pond, Naples, Cumberland County - Personal watercraft prohibited between sunset and 9:00am and may not be operated without a visible decal affixed to the personal watercraft identifying the rental agent.
Brayley Pond, T7 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Bryant Pond (aka Christopher Lake), Greenwood & Woodstock, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Bubble Pond, Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Buck Pond, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Cape Horn Pond, Prentiss Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Caribou Pond (Big), T7 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Carry Pond (East), T2R3, Aroostook County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Caucomgomoc Lake, T6 R14 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Cedar Pond, Holeb Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Cedar Pond, TB R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Center Pond, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County - No personal watercraft.
Chain of Ponds, Chain of Ponds Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Chairback Pond (East & West), T7 R9 NWP, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Chase Stream Pond, Misery Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Chesuncook Lake, T3 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Chesuncook Pond, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Christopher Lake (aka Bryant Pond), Greenwood & Woodstock, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Churchill Lake, T9 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clay Pond, Fryeburg, Oxford County - No motorboats allowed.
Clayton Pond, T6 R17 WELS, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clear Lake, T10 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clear Pond, Lowelltown Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clearwater Pond, Prentiss Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clearwater Pond, Attean Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Cliff Lake, T9 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clifford Lake, T26 ED BPP, T27 ED BPP, Washington County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clifford Pond, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Clish Pond, T5 R20 WELS, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Cobbosseecontee Lake (Little), Winthrop, Kennebec County - No personal watercraft.
Cold Rain Pond, Naples, Cumberland County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Coleman Pond, Lincolnville, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
Concord Pond & Little Concord Pond, Woodstock, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Conic Lake, Baring, (Moosehorn NWR), Washington County - No motorboats allowed.
Cox Pond, South Berwick, York County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Cranberry Pond, Bowdoin College Grant West, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Crosby Pond, Coburn Gore, Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Crystal (Beals) Pond, Turner, Androscoggin County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Crystal Lake, Washington, Knox County - No personal watercraft.
Cupsuptic Lake, Adamstown Twp, Oxford County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Currier Pond (First & Second), T9 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Cushman Pond, Lovell, Oxford County - No motorboats allowed.
Daisey Pond, T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Deboullie Lake, T15 R9 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Debsconeag Lake, T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Debsconeag Lake (First), T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Debsconeag Lake (Third), T1 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Debsconeag Pond (Sixth), T1 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Dingley Pond (Little & Upper), T4 R5 NBKP, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Dipper Pond, Pittston Academy Grant, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Dixon Pond, Pierce Pond Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Donnell Pond, T9 SD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Doughnut Pond, Rainbow Twp, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Dubois Pond, Prentiss, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Durgin Pond, T2R6 BKP WKR, Somerset County - No motorboats allowed.
Eagle Lake (Big), Eagle Lake, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Eagle Lake, Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Echo Lake, Mount Desert, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Eddy Pond, Sandy River Plt., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Ell Pond and/or L Pond, Sanford, Wells, York County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Enchanted Pond, Upper Enchanted Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Enchanted Pond (Little), Upper Enchanted Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Fahi Pond, Embden, Somerset County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Farrington Pond, Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Fish Pond, Hope, Knox County - No personal watercraft.
Fish Pond (Big), Holeb Twp., Somerset County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Five Kezar Ponds: (Mud, Little Mud, Back, Middle & Jewett Ponds), located singly or jointly in Waterford, Stoneham and Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Flagstaff Lake, Dead River Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Fogg Pond, Bowdoin College Grant, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Foley Pond (Little), Comstock Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Foss Pond, Kingsbury Plt., Piscataquis Cty - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Foster Pond, Bridgton, Cumberland County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Fowler Pond, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Frost Pond (Little), T3 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Fry Pan Pond, T2R5 BKP EKR, Somerset County - No motorboats allowed.
Fulton Lake, Northfield, Washington County - No personal watercraft.
Furlong Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Gardner Lake, T15 R9 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Garland Pond, Sebec and Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Gauntlet Pond, TB R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Goose Pond (Upper), Shapleigh, York County - No motorboats allowed.
Gordon Pond, Upper Enchanted Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Gould Pond, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Granger Pond, Denmark, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Great Works Pond, Edmunds Twp., Washington County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Green Mountain Pond, T6 R6 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hadlock Pond (Upper and Lower), Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Hafey Pond, T18 R11 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hale Pond, Alder Brook Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Haley Pond, Rangeley Twp. and Dallas Plt., Franklin County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Hall Pond, Prentiss Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hall Pond, T5 R7 BKP, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hamilton Pond, Bar Harbor, Hancock County - No personal watercraft.
Harbor Pond (West), Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County, - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Harriman Pond, Dedham, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Harrington Pond, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hathorn Pond & Hathorn Pond (Little), T4 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Heald Pond, Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Hedgehog Pond, T1 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Helen Pond, Pierce Pond Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hicks Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
High Pond, Pierce Pond Twp, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Highland Lake (Woods Pond), Bridgton, Cumberland County - Personal watercraft may not be operated without a visible decal affixed to the personal watercraft identifying the rental agent.
Hobart Bog, Edmunds Twp., Washington County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hobbs Pond, Hope, Knox County - No personal watercraft.
Hobbs Pond (Little Pennessawassee), Norway, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Holbrook Pond, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Holt Pond, Naples, Bridgton, Cumberland County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Hooper Pond (Little Sabattus), Greene, Androscoggin County - No motorboats allowed.
Horserace Ponds, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Horseshoe Lake, Northfield, Washington County - No personal watercraft.
Horseshoe Pond, Attean Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Horseshoe Pond, Denmark, Oxford County - No motorboats allowed.
Horseshoe Pond, Stoneham, Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Horseshoe Pond, T16 R9 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Houston Pond (Little), Katahdin Iron Works, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hudson Pond (Upper) , T11 R10 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Hurd Pond (Little), T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Indian Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Ireland Pond, T7 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Ironbound Pond, Alder Brook Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Jackson Pond #1 & 2, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Jerry Pond, so called, situated within the boundaries, or having a shoreline abutting, the incorporated municipality of Millinocket and the unincorporated townships being T1R7 and TAR7, Penobscot County - No motorboats allowed.
Jerry Pond, TA R7 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Jewett, Back, Middle, Mud & Little Mud Ponds (Five Kezar Ponds), located singly or jointly in Waterford, Stoneham and Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Jim Pond, Jim Pond Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Jo-Mary Lake (Lower & Upper), T1 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Jones Pond, Wyman Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Jordan Pond, Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Juniper Knee Pond, Elliotsville Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Katahdin Lake, T3 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Keewaydin Lake, Stoneham, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Kelly Pond, T2 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Kennebago Lake (Little), T3R4, Franklin County - No motorboats allowed.
Kennebago Lake and Kennebago River, Davis Twp., Stetsontown Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft.
Knickerbocker Pond, Boothbay, Lincoln County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Knight Pond, Northport, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
L Pond and/or ELL Pond, Sanford, Wells, York County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Lake St. George, Liberty, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
Lake Wood, Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Lane Brook Pond, T6 R06 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Lane Pond, Comstock Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Lang Pond & Lang Pond (Little), Parlin Pond Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Lard Pond, Turner, Androscoggin County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Ledge Pond, Sandy River Plt., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Lermond Pond, Union, Hope, Knox County - No personal watercraft.
Levenseller Pond, Searsmont, Waldo County - No motorboats allowed.
Lily Pond, Edgecomb, Lincoln County - No motorboats allowed.
Lily Pond, New Gloucester, Cumberland County - No motorboats allowed.
Line Pond, T5 R20 WELS, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Little Pond, Damariscotta, Lincoln County - No motorboats allowed.
Little Pond, Denmark, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Lobster Lake, Lobster Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Logan Pond # 2, T2 R9 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Lone Jack Pond, T2R6 BKP WKR, Somerset County - No motorboats allowed.
Long Bog, Holeb Twp., Somerset County, No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Long Lake, Naples, Bridgton, Harrison, Cumberland County - Personal watercraft may not be operated without a visible decal affixed to the personal watercraft identifying the rental agent.
Long Lake, T12 R13 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Long Pond, Attean Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Long Pond, Denmark, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Long Pond, Forsythe Twp., Somerset County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Long Pond, Mt. Desert, Southwest Harbor, Hancock County - No personal watercraft.
Long Pond and/or Martin Pond, The Forks Plt., Somerset County - No motorboats allowed.
Long Pond, Twp. E and Twp. D, Franklin County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Long Pond (Little), T10 SD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft.
Loon Lake, Rangeley and Dallas Townships, Franklin County - No motorboats allowed.
Loon Pond, T1 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Loon Pond, Attean Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Lost Pond, Attean Twp, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Lt. Gordon Manuel WMA, Hodgdon, Aroostook County - No motorboats allowed from January 1 - June 30. From July 1 - December 31 motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
Machias Lake (Third), T42 MD BPP, Washington County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mainstream Pond, Harmony, Somerset County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Manuel, Lt. Gordon - WMA, Hodgdon, Aroostook County - No motorboats allowed from January 1 - June 30. From July 1 - December 31 motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
Marble Pond, T5 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Martin Pond and/or Long Pond, The Forks Plt., Somerset County - No motorboats allowed.
Mary Petuche Pond, Prentiss Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mathews Pond, T8 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
McKenna Pond, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
McKenney Pond, Holeb Twp., Somerset County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
McKenney Pond, Upper Enchanted Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Meetinghouse Pond, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County - No personal watercraft.
Megunticook Lake, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville, Knox & Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
Merrymeeting Bay - Motorboats shall not operate at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour, except within the confines of buoyed channels.
Messer Pond, T5 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Middle, Back, Jewett, Mud & Little Mud Ponds (Five Kezar Ponds), located singly or jointly in Waterford, Stoneham and Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Midway Pond, Sandy River Plt., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Millimagassett Lake, T7 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Minister Lake (Little), T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Minister Pond (Big), T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Moccasin Pond, T14 R8 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Moose Pond, Otisfield, Oxford County - No personal watercraft. Motorboats with more than 5 horsepower prohibited.
Moose Pond (Big & Little), T3 R5 NBP EKR, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mooseleuk Lake, T10 R9 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Richardstontown Twp., Oxford County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Moulton Pond, Dedham, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Mountain Catcher Pond, T6 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mountain Pond, Beaver Cove Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mountain View, TA R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Moxie Long Bog, Bald Mountain Twp., Somerset County - No motorboats allowed.
Moxie Pond, Twp. D, Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mt. Blue Pond, Avon, Franklin County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Mud Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Mud Pond, Twp. 6 NBPP, Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Mud, Little Mud, Back, Jewett & Middle Ponds (Five Kezar Ponds), located singly or jointly in Waterford, Stoneham and Lovell, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Munsungan Lake, T8 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Murphy Pond, TA R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Murphy Pond (Big), Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Muscalsea Pond, (Big & Little) Russell Pond Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Musquash Lake (West), T6 R1 ND BPP, Washington County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Nadeau Lake, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Nahmakanta Lake, T1 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Nequasset Pond, Woolwich, Sagadahoc County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Nesowadnehunk (Sourdnahunk) Lake (Little), T5R11, Piscataquis County - No motorboats allowed.
Nicatous Lake, T40 MD, T41 MD, T3 ND, Hancock County - No personal watercraft.
Nokomis Pond, Newport & Palmyra, Penobscot County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
North Pond, Buckfield, Sumner (within 300 yards of North Pond Dam), Oxford County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited on rest of pond.
North Pond, Greenwood & Woodstock, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
North Pond, T14 R9 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Norton Pond, Lincolnville, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
Notch Pond, Bowdoin College Grant West, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Notch Pond (Big & Little), T3 R5 NBP EKR, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Otter Pond, Bridgton, Cumberland County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Oversett Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Oxbrook Lake (Upper) and Oxbrook Lake (Lower) in the towns of T6ND, T6R1 and Talmadge, Washington County - No motorboats allowed.
Papoose Pond, T3 R5 NBP EKR, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Passamagamet Lake, T1 R9 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Pennessawassee (Little), also known as Hobbs Pond, Norway, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Penobscot Lake, Dole Brook Twp., Somerset Counyt - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Perley’s Pond, Denmark, Oxford County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Pickerel Pond, T32MD, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Pickerel Pond, Wayne, Kennebec County - No personal watercraft. Watercraft may not operated at greater than headway speed on any area of Pickerel Pond.
Pierce Pond, Pierce Pond Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Pinkham Pond, Alna, Lincoln County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Pitcher Pond, Lincolnville, Northport, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
Pitman Pond, T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Pleasant Lake, T6 R1 NBPP, Washington County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Pocasset Lake, Wayne, Kennebec County - No personal watercraft.
Poland Pond (Upper), T7 R14 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Polly Pond, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Portage Lake, T13R6 WELS, Aroostook County, that portion known as the Floating Island Area, north and westerly of a line beginning at the eastern edge of the marshy peninsula running out from Hutchinson Ridge, running 50 yards outside of the floating islands in a northerly direction to the mouth of Mosquito Brook - No motorboats allowed.
Porter Pond, T3 ND BPP, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Quimby Pond, Rangeley, Franklin County - No motorboats allowed.
Rabbit Pond, Elliotsville Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Rabbit Pond, T1 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Rainbow Deadwaters, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Rainbow Lake, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Rainbow Pond, T10 SD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Range Pond, (Lower), Poland, Androscoggin County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Range Pond (Middle), Poland, Androscoggin County - No personal watercraft.
Range Pond (Upper), Poland, Androscoggin County - No personal watercraft.
Reed Pond (Big & Little), T8 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Rich Mill Pond, Standish, Cumberland County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Ripogenus Pond, T4 R12 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Roach Pond (Fourth), Shawtown Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Roach Pond (Seventh), TA R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Roach Pond (Sixth), Shawtown TWP., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Robar Pond (Big), T4 R08 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Roberts Pond, T5 R20 WELS, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Rocky Pond (Little), TA R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Round Pond, Appleton Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Round Pond, T6 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Round Pond, T13 R12 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Round Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Round Pond, Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Round Pond, T1R6 BKP WKR, Somerset County - No motorboats allowed.
Round Pond (Little), Eagle Lake, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Saddleback Lake, Dallas Plt., Franklin County - No motorboats allowed.
Saddleback Pond, Sandy River Plt., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Saint George Lake, Liberty, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
Sand Pond, Embden, Somerset County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Sand Pond, Limington Twp., York County - No motorboats allowed.
Sand Pond, Sanford, York County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Saturday Pond, Otisfield, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Sawtelle Pond & Sawtelle Pond (Little), T7 R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Scituate Pond, York, York County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Scraggly Lake, T7R8 WELS, Penobscot County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Seal Cove Pond, Tremont, Hancock County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Secret Pond, Elliotsville, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Sewall Pond, Arrowsic, Sagadahoc County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Shagg Pond, Woodstock, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Silver Lake (Silver Pond), Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County - No personal watercraft.
Simpson Pond, Roque Bluffs, Washington County - No motorboats allowed.
Slaughter Pond, T3 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Snake Pond, Johnson Mtn. Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Snow’s Pond (as referred to in the Dunham-Daves Work Plan) situated west of Rt. 7, Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis County - No motorboats allowed.
Socatean Pond #1 & #2, Plymouth Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Somes Pond, Mt. Desert, Hancock County - No personal watercraft.
Sourdnahunk (Nesowadnehunk), Little, T5R11, Piscataquis County - No motorboats allowed.
South Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Speck Pond, Grafton Twp., Oxford County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Spectacle Pond, Augusta & Vassalboro, Kennebec County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Spencer Lake, Hobbstown, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Spencer Pond, E. Middlesex, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Spring Lake, Spring Lake Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Spring Pond, T7 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Spruce Mountain Pond, TB R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
St. George Lake, Liberty, Waldo County - No personal watercraft.
St. John Pond (Second), T4 R17 WELS, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
St. John Pond(Third), T4 R17 WELS, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
St. John Pond (Lower First), T4 R17 WELS, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
St. John Pond (Upper First) , T4 R17 WELS, Somerset County, No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Stevens Pond, Liberty, Waldo County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Stratton Pond, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Sunday Pond, Magalloway Plt., Oxford County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Swift River Pond, Twp. E, Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Telos Lake, T6 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
The Horns Pond, Wyman Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Thompson Lake, southernmost part, separated from the main body by a causeway known as The Heath, Casco, Cumberland County - No motorboats allowed.
Tilden Pond, T10 SD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Tim Pond, Tim Pond Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Timoney Lake, Oakfield and Smyrna, Aroostook County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Tobey Pond #1,#2,#3, T5 R7 BKP, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Toddy Pond, Brooks, Waldo County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Torsey Lake, Mt. Vernon, Readfield, Kennebec County - No personal watercraft. Watercraft may not be operated at greater than headway speed on any area within 1/2 mile of the boat launch on Desert Pond Road in Mt. Vernon or within 1/2 mile from the boat launch on Old Kents Hill Road in Town of Readfield.
Trickey Pond, Naples, Cumberland County - No personal watercraft.
Tripp Pond, Poland, Androscoggin County - No personal watercraft.
Trout Lake, Kossuth Twp., Washington County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Trout Pond, Bowdoin College Grant West, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Trout Pond, Lowelltown Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Trout Pond, Mason Twp., Oxford County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Trout Pond, Stoneham, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Trout Pond, T3R5, BKP EKR, Piscataquis County - No motorboats allowed.
Tumbledown Dick Pond, T1 R11 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Tumbledown Pond, Twp. 6 ND BPP, Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Tunk Lake, T10 SD, Hancock County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Turner Pond & Turner Pond (Little), Forsythe Twp., Somerset County - Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
Turtle Pond, Lake View Plt., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Twin (Trout), T2 R9 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Twitchell Pond, Greenwood, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Two Mile Pond, T16 R13 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Umsaskis Lake, T11 R13 WELS, Aroostook County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Unnamed Pond, Attean Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Unnamed Pond, Comstock Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Unnamed Pond, Holeb Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Unnamed Pond, Parlin Pond, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Unnamed Pond, T5 R7 BKP, Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Unnamed Pond, T6 R15 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Upper Dam Pool, T4R1, Oxford County (from gates of dam, downstream or westerly 150 yards) - No motorboats allowed.
Virginia Lake, Stoneham, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Wadleigh Pond, T8 R15 WELS, Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Walton’s Mill Pond, West Farmington, Franklin County - No motorboats allowed.
Watson Pond, Rome Twp., Kennebec County - No motorboats allowed.
Wat-Tuh Lake, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County - No personal watercraft.
Webber Pond, Bremen, Lincoln County - Motorboats with more than 6 horsepower prohibited.
Welman Pond, Prentiss Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Weymouth Pond, Stoneham, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Whitney Pond, Stoneham, Oxford County - No personal watercraft.
Wiley Pond, Boothbay, Lincoln County - No motorboats allowed.
Wing Pond, Skinner Twp., Franklin County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Witch Hole Pond, Mt. Desert Island, Hancock County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Woodman Pond, Rainbow Twp., Piscataquis County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
Woods Pond (Highland Lake), Bridgton, Cumberland County - Personal watercraft may not be operated without a visible decal affixed to the personal watercraft identifying the rental agent.
Wounded Deer Pond , Prentiss Twp., Somerset County - No personal watercraft. (LURC)
York Pond, Eliot, York County - Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
The following provisions govern accidents involving watercraft that result in personal injury or death of a person.
1. The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death of a person or results in the disappearance of a person indicating death or injury shall immediately report the accident, by the quickest means of communication, to the available law enforcement officer nearest to the place where the accident occurred.
A. The owner of a watercraft who knows that that watercraft was involved in an accident as described in this subsection shall report the accident as provided in this subsection if the operator of the watercraft is unknown.
2. The operator or a person acting on behalf of the operator of a watercraft involved in an accident shall provide their name, address and registration number to an injured person or the operator or an occupant of any other watercraft involved in the accident.
3. The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident shall render reasonable assistance to an injured person.
4. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
5. Notwithstanding subsection 4, a person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to comply with this section when the accident results in serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23, or death, commits a Class C crime.
The following provisions govern accidents involving watercraft that result in property damage only.
1. The operator of a watercraft involved in a collision or accident that results in property damage estimated to be in an amount of $1,000 or more shall provide the owner or operator of that property with their name, address and registration number.
2. The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident shall render reasonable assistance to all persons involved in the accident as far as the operator can without serious damage to the operator's watercraft or serious risk to crew or passengers.
3. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
1. An operator or owner of a watercraft involved in a collision, accident or other casualty while using the watercraft that results in the death of a person, a person's losing consciousness or receiving medical treatment, a person's becoming disabled for more that 24 hours or the disappearance of a person from a watercraft under circumstances indicating death or injury shall file a written report on forms provided by the commissioner containing the information as required by the commissioner within 24 hours of the occurrence.
2. Accidents involving only damage to watercraft or other property to the estimated amount of $1,000 or more must be reported within 72 hours on forms provided by the commissioner.
3. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more that $500 may be adjudged.
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. Accident Report Form
A. Watercraft towing a person or persons on water-skis, surfboards, aquaplanes or similar devices shall not operate within the "water safety zone" which means the area of water within 200 feet of any shoreline, whether the shoreline of the mainland or of an island. A person may not manipulate any watercraft, tow rope or other device in a way that will cause the device, or any person on the device, to enter the water safety zone.
Exception: A watercraft may enter or leave the water safety zone, as directly as possible, to pick up or drop off water skiers, surfboarders or persons on similar devices. In doing so, it is the watercraft operator’s responsibility not to endanger any person or property.
B. Watercraft towing a person or persons on water skis, surfboard or other similar devices must have a person in the watercraft who is at least 12 years of age, in addition to the operator, who is in a position to continually observe the person or persons being towed.* This does not apply to devices actually operated by the person being towed and incapable of carrying the operator in or on the devices.
* Exception: Watercraft operating within a regulation slalom course and that are equipped with rear-view wide angle mirrors are exempt from this requirement.
C. No person shall operate any watercraft for the purpose of towing a person or persons on water-skis, surfboards, or similar devices nor shall any person water-ski, surfboard or use similar devices on any waters of this State between the hours of 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise.
D. Any person being towed on water skis, surfboards, or similar devices must wear a life jacket, life belt, or similar life saving device. The operator of a watercraft shall not tow a person or persons on water skis, a surfboard or similar device, unless the person being towed has complied with this requirement.
Exception: Performers engaged in exhibitions or tournaments authorized by the Department do not need to comply with this requirement.
All personal flotation devices (Types I, II, III) used aboard watercraft shall be Coast Guard approved, clearly labeled or imprinted as such, placed so as to be readily accessible in the craft, maintained in good and serviceable condition and of an appropriate size for whom the person it is intended. Devices designed to be thrown (Type IV) shall be immediately available on said craft. Devices which use kapok or fibrous glass for flotation material must have such material encased in plastic covers.
The purpose of a personal flotation device, commonly referred to as a life jacket, is to provide additional buoyancy to help you float. Buoyancy is the force required to keep youafloat with your head and chin above water. This force is expressed in pounds. Several factors effect the amount of buoyancy that a person may need to float. These factors include size, weight, lung size, age, percent of body fat and a person’s physical condition. Because of these varying factors, it is best to try your personal flotation device in the water before an actual emergency occurs to ensure that it will keep you afloat. Shown below are the different types of PFDs.
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Type IThis is the easiest PFD to pull on in an emergency and is designed for extended survival in rough, open water. It usually will turn an unconscious person face-up and has 22 pounds of buoyancy. This is the best PFD to keep you afloat in remote regions where rescue may be slow in coming. |
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Type IIThis “classic” PFD comes in several sizes for adults and children and is for calm inland water where there is a chance of fast rescue. It is less bulky and less expensive than a Type 1, and may turn an unconscious person face-up in the water. It has 15.5 pounds of buoyancy. |
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Type IIIThese lifejackets are generally considered the most comfortable, with styles for different boating activities and sports. They are for use in calm water where there is a good chance of fast rescue since they will generally not turn an unconscious person face-up. Flotation aids come in many sizes and have a minimum buoyance of 15.5 pounds. |
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Type IV (throwable)These are designed to be thrown to a person in the water. Throwable devices include boat cushions, ring buoys, and horseshoe buoys. They are not designed to be worn and should be supplemented by a PFD. It is important to keep these devices easily accessible for emergencies, and they should not be used for small children, non-swimmers, or unconscious people. |
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The U.S. Coast Guard and Maine law require that you must have USCG approved PFDs on your recreational boat. The number and type of PFDs that you will need depend on the size of your boat, the number of people on board and the age of the people on board. Your PFD’s must be in good and serviceable condition. If they become torn or water-soaked to the point that they will not dry out, they should be replaced. PFDs must also be readily available. They should not be stored away or kept in their original packaging.
Watercraft Under 16 Feet in Length: If your boat is less than 16 feet long, or is a canoe orkayak of any length, you must have a wearable (TYPE I, II, or III) PFD for each person on board all waters.
Watercraft 16 Feet or Longer: If your boat is 16 feet or longer, you must have a wearable PFD (Type I, II, III) for each person on board, PLUS at least one throwable device (Type IV) on board. For example: If you have 3 people on board your 16 foot boat, you need 4 PFDs — 3 wearable PFDs and 1 throwable device.
While wearing your PFD is not normally required by law, there are some exceptions to this.
To extend the life of your PFDs and ensure that they remain in good condition:
1. During an authorized regatta, race, boat exhibition or water ski exhibition the operator of a watercraft shall not cross or traverse the course or area of such an event when the warning flag is displayed, except in an emergency.
2. It is illegal to operate a watercraft to molest wild animals or wild birds so as to pursue, molest, harass, drive or herd any wild animal or wild birds, except as may be permitted during the open season on that animal.
3. Personal watercraft may not be operated between sunset and sunrise.
4. When watercraft are approaching each other head on, or nearly so, each watercraft shall direct their course to the right and pass on the port side of each other and at a distance and speed so that the wake of each will not endanger the other.
5. When a watercraft desires to pass another watercraft on either side in the same direction, the overtaking watercraft shall keep clear of the overtaken watercraft and shall not pass until it is safe to do so, and then at such speed and distance so as not to endanger the overtaken watercraft. The overtaken watercraft has the right-of-way until the overtaking watercraft has safely passed.
6. When watercraft approach each other at right angles or obliquely, the watercraft approaching on the right (starboard) side has the right-of-way and the other watercraft which has such watercraft on its right side shall keep out of the way of the other by directing her course to starboard so as to cross the stern of the other watercraft, or stop and reverse if necessary to avoid collision.
7. Watercraft under sail alone or being propelled by oars or paddles have the right-of-way over watercraft propelled by machinery, except when overtaking as described in No. 5.
8. In narrow channels, streams, thoroughfares, every watercraft shall keep to the right of the middle of the channel in the direction which it is traveling when it is safe and practicable to do so.
9. It shall be the duty of every operator to abide by these rules. However, where immediate danger exists the operator shall, if necessary, depart from these rules to the extent necessary to avoid collision.
Class A: Less than 16 feet in length
Class 1: 16 feet to less than 26 feet in length
Class 2: 26 feet to less than 40 feet in length
Class 3: 40 feet to less than 65 feet in length
Length means the distance measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. It is the straight line measurement of the overall length, stated in feet and inches, from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part measured parallel to the centerline, excluding outboard motors, brackets, bowsprits, rudders and similar attachment.
The operator of any watercraft on the waters of this State shall be responsible to see that said craft is equipped as specified in this regulation. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed to permit the operation of any watercraft on the federal waters in this State unless they conform to all applicable federal laws and regulations pertaining thereto.
The Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands may make rules for the uniform marking of the water areas of this State not otherwise regulated through the placement of aids to navigation and regulatory markers. No city, county or person shall mark the waters of this State in any manner conflicting with the marking system prescribed by the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands.
The Maine State Aids To Navigation System is the basic system of waterway markers used on state waters as recommended by the U.S. Coast Guard for the purpose of minimizing hazards to navigation.
Maine cooperates in this nationwide marking system to insure that these buoys and markers will have the same meaning in all states. The system is consistent with the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Maritime Buoyage System (Region B) and is compatible with existing U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The Maine State Aids To Navigation System M.S.A.T.N.S.) has been developed to guide the watercraft operators on waters of this State.
State waterway markers shall not normally be placed within the Water Safety Zone (200 feet or less from any (shoreline), except when marking channels or hazards to navigation in critical high traffic areas. Floating State waterway markers normally will mark hazards covered by less than four (4) feet of water at low water during the boating season. (Typically from Memorial Day to October 1st each year.)
Whoever violates any of the rules and regulations or any notices posted by the Bureau of Parks and Lands at public boat launch facilities, or who willfully mutilates, defaces or destroys any notice, monument or marker lawfully erected within or adjoining the borders of these public facilities shall be guilty of a Class E Crime.Whoever marks waters contrary to the rules established by the Director of the Bureau of Parks and Lands shall be guilty of a Class E crime.
Whoever moors a watercraft to any buoy, beacon or permanent structure placed by the State or any organization authorized to place markers by permit in waters of this State, or in any manner makes fast thereto, shall be guilty of a Class E crime.
Whoever intentionally destroys, defaces, damages, moves off station or sinks any buoy, beacon or marking device either floating on the waters of the State or permanently fixed to the land or structures adjacent to the water areas of the State, placed by the State, or any organization authorized to place markers by permit, shall be guilty of a Class E crime.
Maine Department of Conservation
Bureau of Parks & Lands
Boating Facilities Division
Navigational Aids Program
RR1, Box 2300
Richmond, ME 04357
Telephone: (207) 582-5771
Fax: (207) 582-2328
www.state.me.us/doc/parks/programs/boating [off-site]
More Information on the Navigational Aids Program [off-site]
When entering a channel from main water body or proceeding up stream.
Every watercraft in all weathers operating on inland waters from sunset to sunrise shall carry and exhibit the following lights when underway and during such time no other lights which may be mistaken for those prescribed shall be exhibited. Every white light prescribed by this section shall be of such character as to be visible at a distance of at least two (2) miles. Every colored light prescribed by this section shall be of such character as to be visible at a distance of at least one (1) mile. The word “Visible” in this subsection, when applied to lights, shall mean visible on a dark night with clear atmosphere.
a. A bright white light aft to show all around the horizon.
b. A combined light in the fore part of the vessel and lower than the white light aft, showing green to starboard and red to port, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam of their respective sides.
a. A bright white light in the fore part of the vessel as near the stem as practicable, so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of twenty (20) points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light ten (10) points on each side of the vessel; namely, from the right ahead to two (2) points abaft the beam on either side.
b. A bright white light aft to show all around the horizon and higher than the white light forward.
c. On the starboard side a green light so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of ten (10) points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two (2) points abaft the beam on the star board side. On the port side a red light so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of ten (10) points of the compass, so fixed as to throw the light from right ahead to two (2) points abaft the beam on the port side. The said side lights shall be fitted with inboard screens of sufficient height so set as to prevent these lights from being seen across the bow.
Each motorboat and any other type of watercraft, when propelled by sail alone, shall carry only the combined light or separate side lights as appropriate to its class, and in addition, one white light at the stern so constructed that it shall show an unbroken light over an area of the horizon of 12 points of the compass so fixed as to show the light 6 points from right aft on each side of the vessel.
When propelled by sail and machinery any motorboat shall carry the lights required by this section for a motorboat propelled by machinery only.
All other watercraft, not propelled by machinery, such as rowboats, canoes and rafts, and which are only operated by hand power, rowed, paddled or navigated by the current shall have ready at hand a lantern or flashlight showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
Any motorboat anchored on solely internal waters from sunset to sunrise, while occupied by a person or persons, may display in lieu of the above navigation light, a single white light showing all around the horizon (32 points).
Only those watercraft used by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce this regulation or any of the laws of Title 12, Chapter 715, are permitted to use or display a distinctive blue colored, pulsating or revolving light for the purposes of enforcing these laws on the waters of this State in addition to any other navigation lights required.
Towboats, when towing booms or rafts of wood products on solely internal waters of this state, shall display, in addition to the required lights for said watercraft, a flashing or pulsating amber light on either or both the towboat and the towed raft.
Any watercraft using International Waters between sunset and sunrise must display lights required under International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (Colregs 1972). Lights under International Rules may be shown on inland waters.
Navigational Lights - Inland
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POWER ALONE Vessels under 26 feet in length
Combined 20 points 1 mile
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SAIL and POWER 32 points 2 miles
Combined 20 points 1 mile
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VESSELS 26 to 65 FEET IN LENGTH
20 points 2 miles |
32 points 2 miles
10 points 1 mile, 20 points 2 miles |
AUXILIARY SAIL ALONE
Combined 20 points 1 mile |
SAILBOATS
Combined 20 points 1 mile |
10 points 1 mile |
Manually propelled vessels shall have a white light ready to be temporarily exhibited in time to prevent collision. |
International Rules
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POWER ALONE Vessels under 40 feet in length carried
12 points 2 miles |
SAIL and POWER 20 points 3 miles 12 points 3 miles
Combined 20 points 1 mile or |
20 points 3 miles
12 points 2 miles
10 points 1 mile or 20 points combined |
10 points 1 mile or 20 points combined |
AUXILIARY SAIL ALONE
Combined 20 points 1 mile |
SAILBOATS 12 points 2 miles
10 points 2 miles |
20 points 2 miles 12 points 2 miles
10 points 2 miles |
Red over green 20 points |
Fire extinguishers are classified by letters and numbers according to the type and size fire they can put out. The letter “B” indicates this fire extinguisher is capable of putting out a fire caused by flammable liquids, such as gasoline or oil. Never attempt to use water to put out a gasoline or oil fire. This will only spread the fire. Fire extinguishers should be checked for cracked or broken hoses. Always keep the nozzles free of any obstructions. Check the pressure gauges or proper pressure. Make sure that locking pins and sealing wires are in place. When a fire extinguisher is required, it must be kept in condition for immediate use and placed so as to be readily accessible at all times.
The following chart shows the minimum number of B-1 hand portable fire extinguishers required:
Class of |
No. Fixed Fire Extinguishing System in Machinery Space |
Fixed Fire Extinguishing System in Machinery Space |
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A |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
Motorboats of Classes A and 1 which are propelled by outboard motors and are not carrying passengers for hire are not required to carry such fire extinguishers if the construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors. Bait wells, glove compartments, ice chests, open slatted floors and sealed compartments completely filled with buoyant flotation material are not considered to be a closed compartment.
Note: Whether or not your motorboat is required to carry a fire extinguisher, it is always a good idea to have one on board in case an emergency arises.
Regulations require ventilation of all enclosed engine and fuel tank compartments on gasoline powered boats. Ventilation ducts must be at least two inches in diameter. Intake ducting must extend midway to the bilge, or at least below carburetor air intake level. Exhaust ducting must extend from the lower bilge to cowls in the open air. Manufacturers install exhaust blowers in engine compartments so gasoline fumes can be removed before engines are started.
Internal combustion engines may backfire. To protect against fire, all motorboats, except outboards and diesels, must have a Coast Guard approved backfire flame arresting device on each carburetor.
Motorboats must be equipped at all times with an effective and suitable muffling device to effectively deaden or muffle the noise of the exhaust. It is unlawful to tamper with a motorboat muffler system in any way which increases the sound decibels. A person who tampers with a motorboat muffler system is subject to a civil penalty of up to $100. Excessive noise from a poorly muffled or an unmuffled motor not only disturbs others but may prevent you from hearing voices, signals or sounds warning you of danger.
Watercraft that exceeds a noise level of 90 decibels when subjected to a stationary sound level test or a noise level of 75 decibels when subjected to an operational test may not be operated.
Every motorboat must be provided with an efficient whistle, horn or other sound producing device. See the chart below for requirements. Motorboats propelled by outboard motors while competing in authorized races or use as is incidental to tuning up of such boats for a race need not comply with these requirements. Except on emergency or enforcement motorboats or to give fog signals, no sirens shall be used.
Length of Vessel |
Type of Device |
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Less than 39'4" no bell required |
Some means of making efficent sound signals |
39'4" to 65'7" Bell required |
Whistle audible for 1/2 mile |
65'7" to 245'11" Bell required |
Whistle audible for 1 mile |
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Requirements
Please be aware that many waters have prohibitions on operating personal watercraft.
Any boat 16 feet or more in length or any boat carrying six or less passengers for hire on coastal waters must carry U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress signals (which must be readily available and in good serviceable condition). Devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices suitable for both day and night use must be carried.
Between sunset and sunrise, no person may use a boat less than 16 feet in length on coastal waters unless U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress signals suitable for night use are on board.
No person may use a boat unless the required U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress signals are readily available and in good and serviceable condition.
Exceptions. The following persons are exempt from carrying visual distress devices suitable for day use, however, they must carry on board U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress signals suitable for night use when operating between sunset and sunrise.
a. A person competing in any organized marine parade, regatta, race or similar event;
b. A person using a manually propelled boat; or
c. A person using a sailboat of completely open construction, not equipped with propulsion machinery, under 26' in length.
This subchapter is in no way to be construed as giving license or permission to cross or go on the property of another. Any person operating an airmobile upon the land of another shall stop and identify himself upon the request of the landowner or the landowner’s duly authorized representative. Any person in violation shall be held accountable to the owner under existing law. If restrictions on operation are posted on the land of another, the person operating the airmobile shall observe those restrictions.
Airmobiles cannot be operated on a public way except as follows: Properly registered airmobiles may cross public ways, sidewalks and culverts as directly as possible, but in no case exceeding 300 yards. A properly registered airmobile may cross where there is a bridge, overpass or underpass, as directly as possible, but in no case exceeding 500 yards. All crossings are subject to the following conditions:
Airmobiles cannot be operated along or adjacent and parallel to the tracks of any railroad within the limits of the railroad right-of-way without written permission from the railroad.
Airmobiles cannot be operated within 200 feet of a dwelling, hospital, nursing home, convalescent home or church. This section does not apply:
The noise from an airmobile cannot exceed 78 decibels of sound pressure at 50 feet on the “A” scale, as measured by the Society of Automobile Engineers Standards J-192. An airmobile is not required to stay within the noise limit if it is being operated in a race covered by the required racing permit.
An airmobile cannot be operated on a beach adjacent to an area marked or buoyed for swimming.
The municipal officers of a town which includes or borders an inland waterway may appoint a harbor master for a term of not less than one year and may establish the harbor master’s compensation. The harbor master is subject to all the duties and liabilities of that office as prescribed by state law, municipal ordinances and rules promulgated by the municipality. The municipal officers may remove the harbor master from office for cause, declared in writing, after due notice to the harbor master and a hearing, if requested.
The municipal officers may prohibit a harbor master from making an arrest or carrying a weapon. Harbor masters who are not prohibited from making arrests may arrest and deliver to the law enforcement authorities on shore any person committing an assault upon them or another person acting under their authority. A harbor master appointed under this section shall enforce the watercraft laws of the State and the municipality on any water within the jurisdiction of the municipality. Whoever neglects or refuses to obey any lawful order of a harbor master authorized pursuant to this section commits a Class E crime. The municipal officers of 2 or more municipalities that border on the same inland waters may jointly appoint a single harbor master who shall have authority over the jurisdictions of all the participating municipalities.
No person may throw, drop, deposit, discard or otherwise dispose of litter in any manner or amount: in or on any public highway, road, street, alley, public right-of-way or other public lands, except in containers, receptacles, or on property that is designated for disposal of garbage and refuse; or in any fresh-water lake, river, stream, tidal or coastal water or on ice over the water. When any litter is thrown or discarded from a watercraft both the operator of the watercraft, unless it is a watercraft being used for the carriage of passengers for hire, and the person actually disposing of the litter are in violation of this section. This subsection does not prohibit persons who fish, lobster or otherwise harvest from the water from returning to the water harvested products, bait and similar materials that naturally originate in the water.
Unless otherwise indicated, a person who disposes of litter in violation of this chapter commits a civil violation and is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $200 nor less than $25 for the first violation and a forfeiture of not more than $500 nor less than $100 for a subsequent violation. In addition to the forfeitures imposed by this section, the court may order a person adjudicated to remove the litter dumped in violation of section 2264; pay the owner of the property triple the owner’s cost of clean-up or removal of the litter; or pay the person sustaining damages arising out of a violation of this subsection triple the actual damages or $200, whichever amount is greater, plus the injured party’s court costs and attorney’s fees if action results in a civil proceeding.
Whoever moors a vessel, boat, scow or raft to any buoy or beacon, placed by the United States or this State in any of the navigable waters of this State, or in any manner makes the same fast thereto, forfeits $50; and whoever willfully destroys any such buoy or beacon is guilty of a Class E crime.
No person, firm, corporation or other legal entity shall discharge, spill or permit to be discharged sewage, garbage, or other waste material from a watercraft or houseboat, into inland waters of this State, or on the ice thereof, or on the banks thereof in such a manner that the same may fall or be washed into such waters, or in such manner that the drainage therefrom may flow into such waters.
Any watercraft or houseboat, operated upon the inland waters of this State and having a permanently installed sanitary waste disposal system shall have securely affixed to the interior discharge opening of said sanitary waste disposal system a holding tank or suitable container for holding sanitary waste material so as to prevent its discharge or drainage into the inland waters of the State. The holding tank for sanitary water waste must not in any way be connected to any through-hull fitting.
Whoever violates any provision of this section or any regulation adopted under authority of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.
Marinas serving coastal waters shall provide, or provide through contractual agreements, facilities to remove sanitary waste from the holding tanks of watercraft. For purposes of this section, “marina” means any commercial facility that provides supplies and services and has the capacity to provide slip space or moorings for 18 or more vessels which exceed 24 feet in length.
Whoever willfully or maliciously, without consent of the owner, cuts away, lets loose, injures or destroys any boom, raft or logs or other lumber, or any vessel, gondola, scow or other boat, fastened to any place, of which he is not the owner or legal possessor, shall be punished by a fine or not more than $500 and by imprisonment for less than one year; and shall be liable to the person injured in a civil action for double the damages by him sustained. (Title 17, § 2499)
The Legislature determined that 2% of all gasoline tax revenue is used for marine purposes. After tax refunds are made to commercial motorboat users, the remainder is divided 80% to the establishment of the Boating Facilities Fund administered by the State Bureau of Parks and Lands, and 20% to the Department of Marine Resources for fishery projects. The Boating Facilities Fund finances the acquisition, construction and maintenance of public boating sites, access areas on all waters and navigational aids for boaters. (Title 36, § 2903-A and Title 38, Subchapter 8)
A. “Premises” shall mean improved and unimproved lands, private ways, any buildings or structures on those lands and waters standing on, flowing through or adjacent to those lands.
B. “Recreational or harvesting activities” means recreational activities conducted out-of-doors, including hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, hiking, sight-seeing, operation of snowtraveling and all-terrain vehicles, skiing, hang-gliding, boating, sailing, canoeing, rafting or swimming or activities that involve harvesting or gathering forest products. It shall include entry, use of and passage over premises in order to pursue these activities.
An owner, lessee or occupant of premises shall owe no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for recreational or harvesting activities or to give warning of any hazardous condition, use, structure or activity on these premises to persons entering for those purposes.
An owner, lessee or occupant who gives permission to another to pursue recreational or harvesting activities on the premise shall not thereby:
A. Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for those purposes.
B. Make the person to whom permission is granted an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed; or
C. Assume responsibility for or incur liability for any injury to persons or property caused by any act of persons to whom the permission is granted.
This section shall not limit the liability which would otherwise exist:
A. For a willful or malicious failure to guard or to warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity;
B. For an injury suffered in any case where permission to pursue any recreational or harvesting activities was granted for a consideration other than the consideration, if any, paid to the landowner by the State; or
C. For an injury caused, by acts of persons to whom permission to pursue any recreational or harvesting activities was granted, to other persons to whom the person granting permission, or the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises, owed a duty to keep the premises safe or to warn of danger.
Nothing in this section shall create a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to a person or property.
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