The legislation allows cities, towns and villages to regulate or even prohibit personal watercraft in municipal waters up to 1,500 feet from the shoreline following the holding of a public hearing and the adoption of a local law. Jet skis have been become enormously popular over the past few years as local governments have both embraced and opposed their use. Some communities see jet skis on their local lakes as a problem, while other municipalities welcome the tourism dollars they bring.
Local communities can now make their own decisions that fit their needs.
Local governments will now have the tools necessary to regulate their own waterways and address their own quality of life needs.