§ 20-140. Scope and purpose.  


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  • The provisions of this article are intended to address use of the Sampit River along the City Harborwalk side of Goat Island, from Morgan Park to the Kaminski House, for the benefit of the citizens and boating community, to encourage safety for the boating public and along the waterfront, and promote scenic beauty. The provisions of this article are intended to address mooring buoys, river use, law enforcement, and abandoned vessels in a manner consistent with state law, including but not necessarily limited to Title 50 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which shall govern all activity and matters related to watercraft on the waters, and the shores and banks the Sampit River as identified herein, located within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Georgetown.

    It is the intent of the city, that any action taken with regard to South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 50, Chapter 21, Section 190, Abandoning Watercraft or Outboard Motor; Penalty; Removal, will be done in coordination with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

(Ord. of 8-15-13(2))