It's the Law: On the Water

Obstructing Navigation

It is illegal to:

• Anchor a vessel in the traveled portion of a river or channel that will prevent or interfere with any other vessel passing through the same area.
• Moor or attach a vessel to a buoy, beacon, light, or any other navigational aid placed on public waters by proper authorities. Also, it is illegal to move, displace, tamper with, damage, or destroy any navigational aid.
• Obstruct a pier, wharf, boat ramp, or access to any facility.