BOATING

(a) Except in areas designated as non-boating, boats, canoes, kayaks, and other watercraft, including flotation devices, shall be allowed on the waters of State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests, provided they are operated or propelled by means of oars, paddles, or electric trolling motors. (b) Boats and other watercraft with gas motors attached are prohibited on any waters of State Forests, State Recreational Forests, and Educational State Forests, except for use by rescue squads, diving teams, or similar organizations conducting training or emergency operations or by the Department or the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. History Note: Authority G.S. 106-22; 106-870; 106-877; 106-887; Eff. November 1, 2009; Transferred from 15A NCAC 09C .1236 Eff. May 1, 2012; Readopted Eff. April 1, 2018; Amended Eff. September 1, 2021.