Section 4160.40  Boats and Other Watercraft

a)         For any person to operate any watercraft on any Department body of water where posting prohibits such usage.  However, Department employees operating watercraft in carrying out official duties and personnel of cooperating agencies operating watercraft as authorized by the Department are exempt from boating regulations in this Section or in order to provide management actions for enhancing or saving the resource base or the safety and welfare of the using public.

b)         For any person to use a motor-driven boat on any body of water under the jurisdiction of the Department.

c)         For any boat owner to allow a boat or other watercraft to remain on any of the public recreational and fishing areas under the jurisdiction of the Department beyond December 1 of each year.