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Personal watercraft (PWC) is defined as a type of motorboat which is specifically designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or kneeling ON the vessel rather than INSIDE the vessel. The term PWC includes jet skis, wet bikes, etc. Show Educational Requirements for Operating a Personal WatercraftSee Mandatory Boater Education requirements for information on PWC education requirements. Required Safety Equipment for Personal WatercraftAny person being towed by a PWC is considered an occupant of the PWC and is required to wear a life jacket. Complete information about required safety equipment for PWC is available. Operational Rules for Personal WatercraftAll operational rules for regular motorboats also apply to PWC. In addition to those requirements, it is unlawful for any person to:
Note: Children under 13 are specifically prohibited from operating a PWC unless accompanied on board by a person at least 18 years of age who can lawfully operate the PWC.
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Good for life! Get your official Vermont’s public waters are held in public trust for the benefit of all Vermonters and visitors, and public recreational uses are protected. Public waters can be used for a variety of recreational activities, including access to wilderness and solitude, wildlife watching, winter recreation, fishing, non-motorized boating, motorized boating (high speed and low speed), water skiing, personal watercraft operation, and even seaplane use. Vermont’s public waters also provide habitat for aquatic biota, drinking and irrigation water, and other designated uses as defined in Vermont’s Water Quality Standards. The State of Vermont regulates the use of public waters with the intent to allow all Vermonters and visitors to use these shared resources in a reasonable manner. However, some public water uses have the potential to conflict with other uses, especially on waterbodies where space is limited. The Use of Public Waters (UPW) rules were developed to avoid and resolve conflicts and to protect normal or designated uses on all lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. The UPW rules were established with consideration of the interests of current and future generations of lake users and to ensure that natural resource values of public waters are fully protected. The Vermont Use of Public Waters Rules were adopted on October 5, 1994 and were originally administered by the former Vermont Water Resources Board and then the Water Resources Panel under 10 V.S.A. §1424. The rulemaking authority of the Water Resources Panel was transferred to the Agency of Natural Resources in 2012 under Act 138. The rules of the Panel are now deemed to be the rules of the Agency and will remain in effect unless amended by the Agency. Members of the public can petition the State to adopt rules regulating the use of particular public waters; see below and the UPW rules for more details on the petition process. The Use of Public Waters (UPW) rules may restrict the type of watercraft that may be operated on certain waterbodies (like motorized boats or personal watercraft) and set speed limits for motorized watercraft. There are some UPW rules that apply to all public lakes and ponds. Additional rules have been established for specific waterbodies through the petition and subsequent rulemaking process. The complete set of the Use of Public Water Rules is available here. Appendices attached to these Rules are rules adopted by the Water Resources Panel pursuant to the authority of 10 V.S.A. §1424. The following Use of Public Water Rules apply to all public lakes and ponds in Vermont (See Section 3 10 V.S.A. § 1424 for entire list and exceptions):
The Use of Public Waters rules are enforced by The Vermont State Police, Marine Division. Issues or concerns relating to violations of these rules should be reported to the Vermont police. You may also contact the local game warden, as they partner with the police on these issues. Game wardens and police suggest documenting and reporting suspected violations of the UPW rules with video and photos, registration numbers of boats, a description of the activity in conflict with the UPW rules, and the date and time. The Rulemaking Process: Submitting a PetitionIf a lake association or a municipality proposes to adopt a Use of Public Water rule for a public waterbody, they may petition the State to create a recreation-related rule to address a specific recreation-related conflict. The UPW rules provide guidance for the submission and review of petitions filed pursuant to 10 V.S.A. §1424. The rule-making process includes a review of public comments and the petition, a review of existing recreational uses, existing environmental conditions, and the use conflicts in place. There is also a public engagement process that includes public meetings to engage stakeholders. The rulemaking process is used to determine whether regulations are required to resolve conflicting uses. Petitions seeking the adoption of rules regulating the use of public waters should be filed pursuant to 10 V.S.A. § 1424. See section 2 and 3.7 of the UPW rules for more details. Additionally, information about how petitions should be organized is described in the Vermont Natural Resources Board Rules of Procedure. Additional information is available on the Lakes and Ponds Rulemaking webpage. Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. How do I know if I can use a jet ski (referred to as "personal watercraft" in the UPW rules) or other motorized vessels on a particular waterbody? A. Rules concerning watercraft restrictions for specific waterbodies are listed in Appendix A of the Use of Public Waters Rules (10 V.S.A. § 1424) and in the Table of Rules for waterbodies Q. What is the speed limit for boating on lakes? A. On lakes and ponds that allow for the use of motorized boats, vessels are not to exceed a speed of 5mph within the “Shoreline Safety Zone,” defined as the portion of the surface area of public waters within 200 feet of the shoreline. A "no-wake speed" is also required within 200 feet of marked swim areas and other vessels, including canoes and kayaks. Q. Do the Use of Public Waters Rules apply to other motorized watercraft that aren't traditional boats and personal watercraft (jet skis), like motorized kayaks or "jet kayaks"? A. A motorized kayak is not a personal watercraft as the term is used in the UPW rules, so they are not regulated under the specific rules for "personal watercraft." The definition of "personal watercraft" specifically applies to small jet-propelled watercraft, like Jet Skis. However, motorized kayaks may have internal combustion motors and may be able to travel faster than 5mph. Accordingly, the use of motorized kaykas with those capabilities may be restricted from certain lakes and ponds that have restrictions on the use of internal combustion motors or with 5mph speed limits as identified under lake specific UPW rules. Additionally, pursuant to Title 23 a person shall not operate a motorboat on waters of the state unless the motorboat is registered, and a motorboat is defined as “any vessel equipped with machinery capable of propelling the vessel, whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion.” 23 V.S.A. 3302(6). A “vessel” means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water or a racing shell or rowing scull occupied exclusively by persons over 12 years of age, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. 23 V.S.A. 3302(17). Per these definitions, a jet kayak or motorized kayak should be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Q. Can I install a mooring? Q. Can I install a swim raft? Q. Can I install a dock? - the total area of the dock does not exceed 500 square feet Q. If I see someone violating the Use of Public Waters rules on a given waterbody, what should I do? Helpful Links
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