Under existing law, it is a misdemeanor to operate a vessel or permit a vessel to be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour within 100 feet of a person who is bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming and within 200 feet of: (1) any beach frequented by persons who are bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming; (2) a swimming float, diving platform or lifeline; and (3) certain way or landing floats. (NRS 488.600) Section 1 of this bill makes it a misdemeanor to operate a vessel or permit a vessel to be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour within 600 feet of the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. Under existing law, certain peace officers are authorized to take various actions when a person violates certain sections of the Code of Ordinances of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. (NRS 277.215) Section 2 of this bill replaces references to ordinances no longer in effect with the current ordinances.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 488.600, 277.215
BDR: 488.600, 277.215