15A NCAC 10F .0325       CHOWAN COUNTY

(a)  Regulated Areas. This Rule shall apply to the following waters in Chowan County:

(1)           the waters contained within the entrance canals and docking areas of Edenton Marina and Pembroke Marina;

(2)           Pembroke Creek in Edenton, from a line 50 yards north of the W. Queen Street bridge on SR 1204 shore to shore, from a point on the east shore at 36.05861 N, 76.62584 W, to a point on the west shore at 36.051813 N, 76.62735 W, to a line 200 yards southeast of the bridge, shore to shore from a point on the east shore at 36.05739 N, 76.62382 W to a point on the west shore at 36.05626 N, 76.62569 W;

(3)           the boat basin and all canals within Cape Colony Subdivision in Edenton; and

(4)           the swimming area located in Albemarle Sound adjacent to the Cape Colony Subdivision Recreation Area.

(b)  Speed Limit. No person shall operate any vessel at greater than no-wake speed within the regulated areas described in Subparagraphs (a)(1), (2), and (3) of this Rule.

(c)  Swimming Area. No person operating or responsible for the operation of any vessel, surfboard, or water skis shall permit it to enter the swimming area described in Subparagraph (a)(4) of this Rule.

(d)  Placement of Markers. The Board of Commissioners of Chowan County shall be the designated agency for placement of the markers implementing this Rule, subject to the approval of the United States Coast Guard and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

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

Eff. May 1, 1977;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2013; June 1, 1983;

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

Amended Eff. November 1, 2018.