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1. "Waterways"- anybody of water upon which watercraft can be used. <br /> In this bylaw, the definitions as found in MGL Chapter 90, §1 Definitions, as published and as may be <br /> amended, shall have the same meaning. <br /> §170-2. Promulgation of Regulations; Posting of Signs <br /> A. The Harbormaster shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter. <br /> B. The Harbormaster, Assistant Harbormasters, or Waterways Assistants shall see that speed, water- <br /> skiing, and personal watercraft regulations are posted at public landings on waterways within the <br /> town. Further signs and markers may be placed at strategic locations throughout the waterways. <br /> §170-3. Enforcement; Violations and Penalties <br /> A. Unless otherwise specified, the provisions of this chapter as well as Chapter 90B shall be <br /> enforced by the Harbormaster and Assistant Harbormasters, and by police officers empowered to <br /> patrol the waters of the Town of Mashpee. [Amended 1995] <br /> B. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter and refused to obey the lawful and <br /> reasonable orders of those empowered to enforce same or resists them in the discharge of their <br /> duties shall be fined according to the fine schedule set forth in regulations promulgated by the <br /> Harbormaster and approved by the Board of Selectmen pursuant to Section 170-2 (A) of this <br /> chapter. (Mashpee Waterways Regulations, Mashpee Mooring Regulations and Mashpee Pond <br /> Ramp Regulations). Violation of this chapter may be enforced by non-criminal disposition <br /> pursuant to MGL Chapter 40 Section 21(D). [Amended 1995] <br /> §170-4. Speed <br /> A. Maximum Speed for watercraft is"Slow,No Wake"(Headway Speed): <br /> 1. during the period from one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise, in any <br /> area of any fresh water waterway. <br /> 2. in posted areas <br /> 3. within one hundred fifty(15 0) feet of: <br /> (a) shore <br /> (b) bathers (also see Swim area) <br /> (c) vessels propelled by means other than machinery <br /> (d) vessels not underway(for example moored or anchored) <br /> (e) commercial docking or mooring areas <br /> (f) private docking or mooring areas <br /> 4. On the following bodies of tidal water: <br /> (a) Great River, except in any planing channel as may be posted in Upper Great <br /> River <br /> (b) Little River <br /> (c) Santuit River <br /> (d) Mashpee River <br /> (e) Ockway River, except in any planing channel as may be posted <br />