09- 137 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 11 - Boat regatta, non-motorized boat race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition

1. Permit application requirements to hold a boat regatta, non-motorized boat race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition. In accordance with 12 M.R.S. §13061 a complete application must be submitted to the Department for review and an approved permit must be received prior to the event taking place. The permit application requires the following information be provided:

a. A description of the proposed course, which shall be appropriately sized and mapped in a location so as not to impede other boating access to the waterbody. A map of the course shall be submitted along with the application; and

b. The name(s) and phone number(s) of a designated representative(s) who will serve as the event overseer and who must be present on site during the entire event.

2. Requirements to hold a boat regatta, non-motorized boat race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition. A person conducting or participating in a boat regatta, non-motorized boat race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition event under the authority of a permit provided in accordance with 12 M.R.S. §13061 shall take reasonable measures to safeguard persons, property, and wildlife which include:

a. At a minimum, names of one trained aquatic plant inspector that have participated in an aquatic plant inspection training endorsed by MDEP within the last five years who shall be present and conducting inspections during the event. Aquatic inspection reports shall be completed during the event and provided to the department within 30 days after the event;

b. A minimum of two spotters, at least 18 years of age whose names must be provided within the application and assigned for human and wildlife safety. The spotters must be on the lookout during the entirety of the race for intrusions into the course area from boats, people, wildlife or other hazards. The spotter will have the ability to communicate to race participants and officials and is expected to halt the race until the risk to the participants, bystanders or wildlife (including but not limited to loons) is eliminated.

c. The aquatic inspection report must be submitted within 30 days after the event, to the Department;

d. A copy of the event permit and event rules shall be made available to all participants in advance and posted conspicuously at the event launch site; and

e. The name(s) and phone number(s) of a designated representative(s) who will serve as the event overseer and be present on site during the entire event.

3. Exemption: Water-ski exhibitions held in association with a youth camp conducted for instructional purposes and not for public viewing, shall be exempt from the requirements within this section.

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09- 137 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 11