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Del Norte County Municipal Code § 12.16 Waterways 12.16.10 Power Boat Restrictions 12.16.20 Smith River

Del Norte County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Del Norte County

Cite as: Del Norte County Municipal Code § 12.16 · Text as of 2026-10-02

12.16.10 Power Boat Restrictions

It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate a power driven boat upon the waters of Lake Earl or Lake Talawa during the estab lished duck-hunting season of any year.

(Ord. 289 § 1, 1959)

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12.16.20 Smith River

The portion of the Smith River from the Rainey Collector water tower, owned by the city of Crescent City, which is located approxi mately one-half mile up river from the Doctor Fine Bridge on Highway 101, to the point where the Middle Fork and the South Fork meet is designated for a "special use area" where it is unlawful for any person to operate a motorized vehicle on the water, including, but not limited to, personal watercraft, jet skis, jet boats, and out board motors. The provisions of this section shall not apply to duly authorized and acting agents of the United States Government, of the state, of the county, or of other public entities.

(Ord. 96-05 § 3, 1996)

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