40 Miss. Code. R. 4-2.6 - "NO WAKE" ZONES FOR WATERS OF THE JOURDAN RIVER IN HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

A. Pursuant to the authority set forth in Miss Code Ann. § 59-21-129(1) and (2), the Board of Supervisors of Hancock County, Mississippi, at a regularly scheduled and noticed meeting thereof, brought forth a proposal to establish "no-wake" zones on the Jourdan River at the locations set forth below. After discussion and an opportunity for public comment, the board did unanimously vote and adopt a resolution requesting the promulgation of a special rule creating a No Wake Zone on the Jourdan River as set forth in the resolution.

B. The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, in its capacity as successor to the Mississippi Boat and Water Safety Commission, finds that the proposal satisfies and complies with the requirements set forth in the above-referenced statute for notice and a public hearing, and so finding, promulgates the following rule for the health, safety, and welfare of the general public while engaged in boating on the waters of the Jourdan River.

1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or cooperation, to operate any motor boat or other motorized vessel in, along, or around that section of the Jourdan River beginning at Coordinates -89.4646; 36.3873, and following the meanders of the Jourdan river to Coordinates -89.4554; 30.3867 and passing in front of McLeod Park, at a rate of speed which will cause a wake. A plat of this No Wake Zone as set forth above, is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and the Zone described herein is designated by the number "1" appearing above said zone.

2. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or cooperation, to operate any motor boat or other motorized vessel in, along, or around that section of the Jourdan River beginning at Coordinates -89.4424; 30.3862, being approximately the location where the Mississippi State Highway 603 bridge intersects and crosses over the Jourdan River, and ending at Coordinates -89.4406; 30.3879, in the immediate vicinity of the Jourdan River Steamer restaurant and following the Jourdan River, where any houses, boat docks, piers, or public boat launches are located, at a rate of speed which will cause a wake. A plat of this No Wake Zone as set forth above, is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and the Zone described herein is designated by the number "2" appearing above said zone.

3. A violation of this rule is a Class III violation, and upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Miss. Code Ann. § 49-7-101.

C. The Board of Supervisors of Hancock County, Mississippi, shall assist the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, in marking the described areas as "NO WAKE" zones.

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40 Miss. Code. R. 4-2.6

MISS. CODE ANN. §§ 49-1-29, 49-4-4, 59-21-111, 59-21-117, and 59-21-129.

Adopted 6/15/2020 Amended 7/29/2022