15A NCAC 10F .0316       Forsyth, Rockingham, AND STOKES COUNTIES

(a)  Regulated Areas. This Rule shall apply to the following waters in Forsyth, Rockingham, and Stokes counties:

(1)           Belews Lake within 50 yards of a public boat launching ramp on the lake, and within 50 yards of a bridge crossing on the lake;

(2)           Belews Lake at Humphrey's Ridge Marina and Grill at 473-499 Humphrey Ridge Drive in Stokesdale, east of a line from a point on the north shore at 36.27962 N, 80.03507 W to a point on the south shore at 36.27804 N, 80.03565 W; and

(3)           Belews Lake at Carolina Marina at 548 Shelton Road in Stokesdale, beginning at a line from a point on the shore south of the fuel dock at 36.30303 N, 80.01403 W, to a point 50 yards west from the shore into the channel, then to the northwest 50 yards west of the shore of the marina at 36.30394 N, 80.01522 W, then to a point on the north shore of the cove at 36.30521 N, 80.01416 W, to include the waters east of the line at the mouth of the cove, where the boat ramp, Dry Stack, and outdoor boat storage facilities are located.

(b)  Speed Limit. No person shall operate a vessel at greater than no‑wake speed within the regulated areas identified in Paragraph (a) of this Rule.

(c)  Placement and Maintenance of Markers. The Boards of Commissioners of Forsyth County, Rockingham County and Stokes County shall place and maintain markers implementing this Rule.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 75A‑3; 75A‑15;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1976;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2024; June 1, 2023; October 1, 2018.