§ 21.12. Mooring and launching.

 (a)  Overnight mooring or storage of watercraft from November 15 through March 31 is prohibited except on lands leased from the Commonwealth. This prohibition does not apply to canoes, kayaks, rafts and other paddle-powered small boats stored overnight at the operator’s campsite.

 (b)  The launching or mooring of watercraft on waters in State Forests requires the appropriate valid State Recreation Area Watercraft Permit affixed aft of amidship on the starboard (right-side).

 (c)  A current Fish and Boat Commission number and certificate of watercraft registration permits daily launching only.

 (d)  The Department will establish a schedule of fees for mooring and launching permits. This schedule and any subsequent revisions will be effective upon publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

 (e)  Small, hand-carried boats, rafts and canoes may be launched from any point on the shoreline. Boats on trailers may be launched only at designated launch areas.

 (f)  Boat mooring is restricted to designated mooring areas.

   The provisions of this §  21.12 amended July 20, 1984, effective July 21, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2666; amended December 4, 1998, effective December 5, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 6039. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (217089).