40 Miss. Code. R. 4-2.7 - "NO WAKE" ZONE FOR WATERS OF BLUFF CREEK IN JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

A. Pursuant to the authority set forth in Miss Code Ann. § 59-21-129(1) and (2), the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, Mississippi, at a regularly scheduled and noticed meeting thereof, brought forth a proposal to establish a "no-wake" zone on Bluff Creek, a tributary of the Pascagoula River, at the location 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 Bluff Creek as set forth in that 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 Bluff Creek.

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 Bluff Creek beginning at Coordinates 30.4985, -88.6838, and following the meanders of said Bluff Creek to Coordinates -30.4994, -88.6822, 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 appearing in red on the plat.

2. 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 Jackson County, Mississippi, shall assist the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, in marking the described areas as a "NO WAKE" zone.

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40 Miss. Code. R. 4-2.7

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 49-1-29, 49-4-4, 59-21-111, 59-21-117, and 59-21-129.

Adopted 1/2/2025