DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES  
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION  
SPECIAL LOCAL WATERCRAFT CONTROLS  
(By authority conferred on the department of natural resources by sections 80113 and  
80121 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL  
324.80113 and 324.80121)  
Regulation No. 0, General provisions.  
R 281.700.1 Definitions.  
Rule 1. The words and phrases defined in Act No. 303 of the Public Acts of 1967,  
being SS281.1001 to 281.1199 of the Michigan Compiled Laws,  
have the same  
meaning when used in the rules prescribing special local watercraft controls,  
whether such rules were promulgated before or after this rule becomes effective.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.700.2 "Airboat" defined.  
Rule 2. As used in these rules, "airboat" means a vessel or contrivance, other than a  
conventional seaplane, helicopter, or autogiro, that makes use of motor-powered  
propeller, air vane, or other aerostatic force to support or propel, or both to support  
and propel, the vessel on or over the surface of the water.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.700.3 High-speed boating and water skiing prohibited; time.  
Rule 3. (1) On the waters of this state where special local watercraft controls have been  
established prohibiting high-speed boating and water skiing from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.  
of the following day, the hours shall be 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. of the following day  
when and where eastern daylight saving time is in effect.  
(2) "Daylight saving time" means the advancing of the standard time by 1 hour,  
commencing at 2 o'clock antemeridian on the second Sunday of March of each year and  
ending at 2 o'clock antemeridian on the first Sunday of November of each year in  
conformity with the federal uniform time act of 1966, as amended by the energy policy  
act of 2005.  
History: 1979 AC; 2016 AACS.  
Regulation No. 1, Alcona county.  
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R 281.701.1 Crooked lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Crooked lake, sections 17 and 18, town 27 north, range 5  
east, Mitchell township, Alcona county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.701.2 McCollum lake; hours for water skiing.  
Rule 2. On the waters of McCollum lake, county of Alcona, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise be assisting in the  
propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance  
during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day. (See R 281.768.2  
for regulation covering the part of this lake lying in Oscoda county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.701.3 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.701.4 Vaughn lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Vaughn lake, sections 20, 21, 28 and 29, T25N, R6E, Curtis  
township, Alcona county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.  
of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 2, Alger county.  
R 281.702.1 AuTrain river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the AuTrain river, in the north 1/2, section 32 and the  
northwest 1/4, section 33, T47N, R20W, AuTrain township, Alger county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.702.2 AuTrain river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
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Rule 2. On the waters of the AuTrain river in section 5, T46N, R20W, AuTrain  
township, Alger county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.702.3  
motorboats.  
Cleveland Cliffs basin, AuTrain river; seasonal prohibition of  
Rule 3. On the waters of the Cleveland Cliffs basin, AuTrain river, in the south 1/2 of  
section 25 and section 36, T45N, R21W, and the south 1/2 of section 30 and section 31,  
T45N, R20W, Limestone and AuTrain townships, Alger county, it is unlawful to operate  
a motorboat during September, October, and November.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 3, Allegan county.  
R 281.703.1 Kalamazoo river, Saugatuck township; no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Kalamazoo river, located in Saugatuck township,  
Allegan county, state of Michigan, extending from the entrance piers of Lake  
Michigan, southerly to a line extending westward from the south side of Mason  
Street, village of Saugatuck, across the Kalamazoo river, all watercraft shall proceed  
at a speed so as not to create a wake.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.2 Saugatuck harbor; lights.  
Rule 2. All watercraft, other than vessels whose lighting requirements are presently  
covered by existing state or federal laws or regulations, used on the waters of  
Saugatuck harbor shall, during hours of darkness or low visibility, display 1 white  
light visible through an arc of 360 degrees and of such intensity as to be visible on  
a dark night with a clear atmosphere at a distance of at least 1 mile.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.3 Big lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Big lake, Watson township, Allegan county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall operate such motorboat at high  
speed or have in tow or shall otherwise be assisting in the propulsion of a person on  
water skis, water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance during the period from  
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.703.4 Selkirk lake; hours for high-speed boating and water  
skiing; obstructing channel.  
Rule 4. (1) On the waters of Selkirk lake, township of Wayland, county of Allegan,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(2) On the waters of the channel connecting Selkirk lake to the north bay of Selkirk  
lake, township of Wayland, county of Allegan, state of Michigan, no person shall  
anchor any vessel or otherwise obstruct such channel during the period from 10:00  
a.m. to 6:30 p.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.5 Ely lake, motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Ely lake, Clyde township, Allegan county, state of Michigan,  
no person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.6 East lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of East lake, township of Hopkins, county of Allegan, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.7 Round lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Round lake, section 10, town 4 north, range 11 west,  
Leighton township, Allegan county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.703.8 Goshorn lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Goshorn lake, section 3, town 3 north, range 16 west,  
Saugatuck township, and section 34, town 4 north, range 16 west, Laketown  
township, Allegan county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-  
-no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.9 Wetmore lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Wetmore lake, section 3, T2N, R13W, Allegan township,  
Allegan county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.10 Dumont lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Dumont lake, sections 32 and 33, T3N, R13W, Monterey  
township, and sections 4 and 5, T2N, R13W, Allegan township, Allegan county, it is  
unlawful, during the period of May 15 to September 15, on Saturdays, Sundays,  
Memorial day, Independence day, and Labor day, except between the hours of 10:00  
a.m. and 6:30 p.m., to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.703.11 Hutchins lake; hours for high-speed boating and water  
skiing.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Hutchins lake, sections 6 and 7, T2N, R15W, Clyde  
township, and sections 1 and 12, T2N, R16W, Ganges township, Allegan county, an  
operator of a motorboat, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, shall not:  
(a) Operate the motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.703.12 Kalamazoo river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 12. On the waters of the Kalamazoo river, village of Douglas, Allegan  
county, from the Blue Star bridge upstream to a point where Center street, as extended,  
intersects the water's edge, thence northeast (045o true) to where that line intersects  
with the village limits, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
Regulation No. 4, Alpena county.  
R 281.704.1 Thunder Bay river and floodwaters; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Thunder Bay river and floodwaters from the west line of  
section 21, town 31 north, range 8 east, downstream and 300 feet in any direction  
from the mouth in Lake Huron, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 5, Antrim county.  
R 281.705.1 Rivers and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the following rivers and channels, county of Antrim, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed:  
(a) Clam river from Torch lake to Clam lake.  
(b) Grass river from Clam lake to lake Bellaire.  
(c) Intermediate river from lake Bellaire to Intermediate lake.  
(d) Channel connecting Intermediate lake to Hanley lake.  
(e) Channel connecting Hanley lake to Benway lake.  
(f) Channel connecting Benway lake to Wilson lake.  
(g) Channel connecting Wilson lake to Ellsworth lake.  
(h) Channel connecting Ellsworth lake to St. Clair lake.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.705.2 Torch river and Torch lake adjacent to its mouth; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the Torch river, sections 6, 7, and 18, town 28 north, range 8  
west, township of Milton, county of Antrim, from the south line of section 18, town 28  
north, range 8 west, to the north end of the river and for a distance of 300 feet in any  
direction in Torch lake, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel  
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would be minimal. (See R 281.740.8 for regulation covering the part of this river and  
adjacent lake lying in Kalkaska county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.705.3 Jordan river; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the Jordan river within Antrim county, state of Michigan, no  
person shall operate any vessel propelled by machinery.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.705.4 Wetzel lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Wetzel lake, sections 2 and 11, town 29 north, range 6 west,  
Mancelona township, Antrim county, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a  
motorboat, which means a vessel propelled by machinery.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.705.5 Thayer lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Thayer lake, sections 4 and 9, T29N, R8W, Helena  
township, Antrim county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1981 AACS.  
Regulation No. 6, Arenac county.  
R 281.706.1 AuGres river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the AuGres river, Sims and AuGres townships, Arenac  
county, from the north line of section 13, town 19 north, range 6 east, downstream to  
the easterly end of the entrance channel pierhead, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.706.2 Pine river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the Pine river, from the Highway bridge, in the southeast 1/4  
of the southeast 1/4, section 5, T18N, R5E, Standish township, Arenac county,  
downstream and 500 feet in any direction from the mouth of the river in Saginaw bay, it  
is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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Regulation No. 7, Baraga county.  
R 281.707.1 Craig lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Craig lake, sections 21, 22, 27, 28, 33 and 34, town 49 north,  
range 31 west, Spurr township, Baraga county, it is unlawful to operate a  
motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.707.2 Crooked lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Crooked lake, sections 26, 27, 34 and 35, town 49 north, range  
31 west, Spurr township, Baraga county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.707.3 Nelligan lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Nelligan lake, sections 11 to 14, town 48 north, range 31  
west, Spurr township, Baraga county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.707.4 Teddy lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Teddy lake, sections 32 and 33, town 49 north, range 31  
west, Spurr township, Baraga county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.707.5 Clair lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Clair lake, section 21, town 49 north, range 31 west, Spurr  
township, Baraga county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.707.6 Unnamed lake in section 2, town 48 north, range 31 west, and  
section 35, town 49 north, range 31 west, Spurr township; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of that unnamed lake in section 2, town 48 north, range 31  
west, and section 35, town 49 north, range 31 west, Spurr township, Baraga  
county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.707.7 Unnamed lake in section 2, town 48 north, range 31 west, Spurr  
township; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of that unnamed lake in section 2, town 48 north, range 31  
west, Spurr township, Baraga county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.707.8 Petticoat lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Petticoat lake, sections 28, 29, 32, and 33, T48N, R31W,  
Spurr township, Baraga county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10  
a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1981 AACS.  
Regulation No. 8, Barry county.  
R 281.708.1 Gun lake, canals on Englands Point; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On all waters of the canals of Gun lake, whose entrance is on the west side  
of Englands Point, sections 5 and 6, town 2 north, range 10 west, township of  
Orangeville, county of Barry, state of Michigan, lying easterly of a line 750 feet west  
of and parallel to the east section line of section 6, no operator of any motorboat shall  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.2 Thornapple river in part of Hastings township; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the Thornapple river, sections 25 and 26, town 3 north, range  
8 west, Hastings township, Barry county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a  
slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash  
created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.3 Cuddy drain to Gun lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Cuddy drain to Gun lake, sections 19 and 30, town 3 north,  
range 10 west, Yankee Springs township, Barry county, it shall be unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
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History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.4 Long lake, Barry county; hours for high-speed boating and water  
skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Long lake, sections 10 and 15, town 1 north, range 8 west,  
Johnstown township, Barry county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.5 Long lake, Barry county; water skiers; towing limitation.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Long lake, sections 10 and 15, town 1 north, range 8 west,  
Johnstown township, Barry county, it is unlawful to tow, or otherwise assist in the  
propulsion of, more than 1 person at 1 time on water skis, water sled, surfboard, or  
other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.6 Pine lake and connecting channels and canals, portion of; slow--no  
wake speed.  
Rule 6. On that portion of Pine lake and the channels and canals connected  
thereto, between a line from where the west line of lot 28, supervisor's plat of Ford's  
point, intersects the water's edge, thence southwesterly to where the south line of lot  
122, supervisor's plat no. 1 of Long point, intersects the water's edge and a line from the  
point where the east line of lot 118, supervisor's plat no. 1 of Long point,  
intersects the water's edge, thence northerly to the point where the south line of lot 38,  
supervisor's plat of Ford's point, intersects the water's edge, section 5, T1N, R10W,  
Prairieville township, Barry county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed  
a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.7 Deep lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Deep lake, section 26, T3N, R10W, Yankee Springs  
township, Barry county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.708.8 Gun lake; channels and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Gun lake, sections 19  
and 30, T3N, R10W, Yankee Springs township, Barry county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.9 Pine lake and connecting channels and canals, portions of; slow--no  
wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Pine lake and the channels and canals connected thereto,  
sections 5, 6, 7, and 8, T1N, R10W, Prairieville township, Barry county, it is unlawful  
for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within 100 feet of  
any shore, dock, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing area, or vessel moored or at  
anchor, except when water skiers are being picked up or dropped off if that operation  
is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of persons and property and in  
accordance with the laws of this state.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.708.10 Gull lake; watercraft speed limit.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Gull lake, section 36, T1N, R10W, Prairieville township,  
and section 31, T1N, R9W, Barry township, Barry county, it is unlawful at any time  
to operate a vessel at a speed in excess of 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).  
(See R 281.739.9 covering that portion of Gull lake which lies in Kalamazoo county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 9, Bay county.  
R 281.709.1 Kawkawlin river and Saginaw bay adjacent to mouth; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Kawkawlin river, section 1, town 14 north, range 4 east;  
sections 4, 5, and 6, town 14 north, range 5 east; section 36, town 15 north, range 4  
east; and section 33, town 15 north, range 5 east, townships of Bangor, Kawkawlin  
and Monitor, county of Bay, state of Michigan, from the highway bridge at state  
highway M-13 downstream and 300 feet in any direction from the mouth of the river  
in Saginaw bay, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed,  
which means a speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would  
be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.709.2 Kawkawlin river artificial canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the artificial canals connected to the Kawkawlin river in section 5, town  
14 north, range 5 east and section 33, town 15 north, range 5 east, township of  
Bangor, county of Bay, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed  
a slow--no wake speed, which means a speed whereby the wake or wash created by  
the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.709.3 Saginaw river, portion of; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. (1) On that portion of the waters of the Saginaw river, located from the Penn  
Central railroad bridge upstream to the Veterans Memorial bridge (M 25), section 21,  
T14N, R5E, city of Bay City, Bay county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow-no wake speed.  
(2) On that portion of the waters of the Saginaw river, located from the Lafayette  
street bridge upstream to the Old Cass avenue bridge, section 32, T14N, R5E, city of  
Bay City, Bay county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
(3) This rule applies only to vessels used for recreational purposes.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.709.4 Saginaw river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the Saginaw river located within the city limits of  
Essexville, Michigan, Bay county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1982 AACS.  
R 281.709.5 Saginaw river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the Saginaw river located within the township of Bangor, Bay  
county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1983 AACS.  
Regulation No. 10, Benzie county.  
R 281.710.1 Ann lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Ann lake, Benzie county, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat, shall have in tow, or shall otherwise be assisting in the propulsion  
of, a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance  
during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
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History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.710.2 Platte river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the Platte river from Lake Michigan to Loon lake and from  
Loon lake to the last channel marker where the Platte river enters Platte lake, Benzie  
county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.710.3 Lake View, west basin; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the west basin of lake View, sections 15 and 22, town 27  
north, range 13 west, Almira township, Benzie county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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281.710.4  
Lake View, east basin; high-speed boating and water skiing  
prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the east basin of lake View, sections 15 and 22, town 27  
north, range 13 west, Almira township, Benzie county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.710.5 Herendeene lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Herendeene lake, section 15, town 27 north, range 13 west,  
Almira township, Benzie county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.710.6 Bronson lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Bronson lake, sections 33 and 34, T27N, R13W, Almira  
township, and sections 3 and 4, T26N, R13W, Inland township, Benzie county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.710.7 Bellew lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Bellew lake, section 25, T27N, R13W, Almira township,  
Benzie county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed. (See R 281.728.9 covering that portion of Bellew lake which lies in Grand  
Traverse county.)  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.710.8 Betsie lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Betsie lake, sections 27 and 28, T25N, R15W, village of  
Elberta and city of Frankfort, Benzie county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel  
to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
Regulation No. 11, Berrien county.  
R 281.711.1 Clear lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Clear lake, township of Buchanan, county of Berrien, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a boat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.711.2 Galien river and New Buffalo harbor, city of New Buffalo; slow--no  
wake speed; swimming; anchoring or mooring vessel.  
Rule 2. (1) On the waters of the Galien river, the channels and canals connected  
thereto, and the New Buffalo harbor, sections 3, 4, 9, and 10, T8S, R3W, city of New  
Buffalo, Berrien county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
(2) On the waters of the Galien river, the channels and canals connected thereto, and  
the New Buffalo harbor, sections 3, 4, 9, and 10, T8S, R3W, city of New Buffalo,  
Berrien county, it is lawful for a person to swim only in a buoyed area designated as a  
bathing area, pursuant to section141 of Act No. 303 of the Public Acts of 1967, being  
S281.1141 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  
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(3) On the navigable waters of the entrance channel to the New Buffalo harbor,  
section 4, T8S, R3W, city of New Buffalo, Berrien county, it is unlawful to anchor or  
moor a vessel.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.711.3 Galien river, portion of; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On that portion of the waters of the Galien river and the channels and  
canals connected thereto, section 3, T8S, R3W, New Buffalo township, Berrien  
county, upstream from the New Buffalo city limit to a line extending southeasterly  
from Sloan lane along the easterly boundary of lot 10, block 24, Lake Michigan Riviera  
subdivision, to the water's edge, and thence southeasterly to the nearest opposite  
shore, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.711.4 Paw Paw lake, portion of; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Paw Paw lake, sections 16 and 21, T3S, R17W, Coloma  
township, Berrien county, lying south of a line commencing at the easternmost point  
of Island Number 1 and bearing easterly to the nearest opposite shore, and lying west  
of a line commencing at the northernmost portion of Island Number 1 and bearing  
due north to the nearest opposite shore, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.711.5 St. Joseph River, portion of; slow no--wake speed.  
Rule 5. On that portion of the St. Joseph river and the Morrison channel, city of  
Benton Harbor and the city of St. Joseph, from the river's mouth upstream to the  
southernmost point of Radio island, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed  
a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1982 AACS.  
R 281.711.6 Madron lake; high-speed boating prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Madron lake, sections 8 and 9, T7S, R18W, Buchanan  
township, Berrien county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
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Regulation No. 12, Branch county.  
R 281.712.1 Channels between Coldwater and Marble lakes; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the channels connecting Coldwater lake to Long lake, Long  
lake to Mud lake, Mud lake to Bartholemew lake, Bartholemew lake to Middle lake  
and Middle lake to Marble lake, all located in Branch county, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.2 Channels between Morrison and South lakes; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the channels connecting Morrison lake to Randall lake,  
Randall lake to North lake, North lake (including Long lake) to South lake, all located in  
Branch county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.3 Vincent lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Vincent lake, sections 4 and 9, T5S, R6W, Girard  
township, Branch county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.4 Gilead lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Gilead lake, township of Gilead, county of Branch, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.5 Craig lake, south part, and channel connecting Craig and  
Morrison lakes; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the south part of Craig lake and the channel connecting  
Craig lake and Morrison lake, section 32, town 5 south, range 6 west, township of  
Girard, county of Branch, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a  
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slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash  
created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.6 Lake Lavine; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Lake Lavine, sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, town 8 south, range  
6 west, Kinderhook township, Branch county, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.7 Dragon lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Dragon lake, sections 5 and 8, town 8 south, range 6 west,  
Kinderhook township, Branch county, it shall be unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a vessel  
reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.8 Marble lake, south part; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Marble lake lying south of townline 7 south, in Algansee  
township, Branch county, it is unlawful for an operator of a vessel, when within 200  
feet of any shoreline or island, to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.9 Lake George; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Lake George, sections 16, 21 and 22, town 8 south, range  
6 west, Kinderhook township, Branch county, it is unlawful, between the hours of  
6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.712.10 Coldwater river in Girard township; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of the Coldwater river, sections 29 and 30, town 5 south, range  
6 west, Girard township, Branch county, from Craig lake upstream to Hodunk road,  
it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.11 Artificial canal connected to Coldwater river in Girard township;  
slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 11. On the waters of the artificial canal connected to the Coldwater river in  
section 29, town 5 south, range  
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west, Girard township, Branch county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.12 Marble lake, part; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Marble lake, section 32, town 6 south, range 5 west, Quincy  
township, Branch county, west of a line drawn from the point where the east line of lot  
21, Like-Dee Paradise subdivision, as extended, meets the water's edge and thence  
northerly to the nearest opposite shore, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.13 Coldwater lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 13. On the waters of Coldwater lake, section 3, T8S, R6W, Kinderhook  
township, Branch county, west of a line from where the east line of lot 26, Shawnee  
Shores subdivision no. 1, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence northerly  
to the nearest opposite shore, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.14 Channels and canals connected to Coldwater lake; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 14. On the waters of the artificial and natural channels and canals connected to  
Coldwater lake in section 3, T8S, R6W, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.712.15 Coldwater river and connecting waters; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 15. On the waters of Coldwater river and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, from the Central dam upstream to Coldwater lake, section 27, T7S, R6W,  
Ovid township, Branch county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.18 Hog lake (Michiana); slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 18. On the waters of Hog lake, also known as Michiana lake, section 24, T8S,  
R7W, Gilead township, Branch county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.19 Coldwater lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 19. On that part of the waters of Coldwater lake and the channels and canals  
connected thereto, easterly from a point where Wayne Beach road as extended intersects  
the water's edge, to the easternmost point of Iyopawa island and thence  
southeasterly to the nearest point of land, located in sections 35 and 36, T7S, R6W,  
Ovid township, Branch county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.20 Coldwater lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 20. On that part of the waters of Coldwater lake, easterly from a point where  
Wayne Beach road as extended intersects the water's edge, to the easternmost point of  
Iyopawa island, and thence southeasterly to the nearest point of land, located in  
sections 1 and 2, T8S, R6W, Kinderhook township, Branch county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.712.21 Coldwater lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 21. On that part of the waters of Coldwater lake located along and within a  
distance of 200 feet either side of a line drawn from the southernmost point of  
Iyopawa island southwesterly to the nearest point of land, located in section 2, T8S,  
R6W, Kinderhook township, Branch county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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Regulation No. 13, Calhoun county.  
R 281.713.1 Nottawasseppee lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Nottawasseppee lake, Tekonsha township and Fredonia  
township, county of Calhoun, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall,  
during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.713.2 Little Nottawasseppee lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Little Nottawasseppee lake, Tekonsha township and  
Fredonia township, county of Calhoun, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.713.3 Channel connecting Nottawasseppee lake to Little  
Nottawasseppee lake.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the channel connecting Nottawasseppee lake to Little  
Nottawasseppee lake, Tekonsha township and Fredonia township, county of  
Calhoun, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.713.4 Clear lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Clear lake, township of Pennfield, county of Calhoun, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.713.5 Cobb's channel connected to Goguac lake; slow--no wake  
speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Cobb's channel, connected to Goguac lake, section 22,  
T2S, R8W, Battle Creek township, Calhoun county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.713.6 Welch's channel connected to Goguac lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Welch's channel, connected to Goguac lake, section 22,  
T2S, R8W, Battle Creek township, Calhoun county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.713.7 Ackley lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Ackley lake, sections 2, 3, 10, and 11, T1S, R6W, Convis  
township, Calhoun county, it is unlawful to operate  
except an electric motor.  
a
vessel powered by a motor  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.713.8 Goguac lake; speed restriction.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Goguac lake, city of Battle Creek, Calhoun county, it is  
unlawful, at any time, to operate a vessel in excess of 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers  
per hour).  
History: 1984 AACS.  
Regulation No. 14, Cass county.  
R 281.714.1 Driskels lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Driskels lake, sections 34 and 35, town 6 south, range 13  
west, Newberg township, Cass county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.2 Christiann creek; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Christiann creek, sections 1 and 12, town 8 south, range 15  
west, township of Ontwa, county of Cass, state of Michigan, from the outlet of  
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Christianna lake downstream to the dam on section 12, town 8 south, range 15 west,  
no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a  
speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.3 Christianna lake channels and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On all artificial or natural channels and canals connected to Christianna lake,  
sections 1 and 12, town 8 south, range 15 west, township of Ontwa, county of Cass, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which  
means a speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.4 Eagle lake channels and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On all artificial or natural channels and canals connected to Eagle lake,  
sections 2 and 3, town 8 south, range 15 west, township of Ontwa, county of Cass,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed,  
which means a speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be  
minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.5 Coverdale lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Coverdale lake, sections 15, 16, 21 and 22, town 8 south,  
range 13 west, Porter township, Cass county, it shall be unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a vessel  
reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.6 Painter lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Painter lake, section 36, town 7 south, range 15 west, and  
section 31, town 7 south, range 14 west, Jefferson and Calvin townships, Cass county,  
it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.714.7 Channel connecting Painter and Juno lakes; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of the channel connecting Painter and Juno lakes, section 31,  
town 7 south, range 14 west, Calvin township, Cass county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.8 Canals connected to Juno lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the canals connected to Juno lake, section 6, town 8 south,  
range 14 west, Mason township, Cass county, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.9 Lewis lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Lewis lake, sections 13 and 24, town  
west, Marcellus township, Cass county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
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(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.775.2 for that part of  
Lewis lake which lies in St. Joseph county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.10 Bair lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Bair lake, section 34, town 6 south, range 13 west; sections  
2 and 3, town 7 south, range 13 west, Porter and Newberg townships, Cass county, it  
is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.11 Harwood lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Harwood lake, section 24, town 6 south, range 13 west,  
Newberg township, Cass county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
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R 281.714.12 Little Fish lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Little Fish lake, section 2, town 6 south, range 14 west,  
Penn township and section 35, town 5 south, range 14 west, Volinia township, Cass  
county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following  
day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.13 Finch lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 13. On the waters of Finch lake, section 7, T5S, R13W, Marcellus  
township and section 12, T5S, R14W, Volinia township, Cass county, it is  
unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on  
water skis, water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.14 Dewey lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 14. On the waters of Dewey lake, sections 4, 5, 8 and 9, T5S, R16W, Silver  
Creek township, Cass county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.15 Canal connected to Dewey lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 15. On the waters of the canal connected to Dewey lake, sections 8 and 9, T5S,  
R16W, Silver Creek township, Cass county, west of a line beginning where the east  
line of lot 22, Sandy Beach Estates subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's edge  
and thence northwesterly to the  
nearest opposite shore, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.714.16 Cable lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 16. On the waters of Cable lake, section 5, T5S, R16W, Silver Creek township,  
Cass county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.17 Priest lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 17. On the waters of Priest lake, sections 11 and 14, T5S, R16W, Silver Creek  
township, Cass county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
R 281.714.18 Mill pond; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 18. On the waters of the Mill pond, sections 32 and 33, T5S, R15W, Wayne  
township and the city of Dowagiac, Cass county, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.714.19 Twin lakes; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 19. On the waters of Twin lakes, sections 15 and 16, T5S, R15W, Wayne  
township, Cass county, an operator of a motorboat, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall not:  
(a) Operate the motorboat at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 15, Charlevoix county.  
R 281.715.1 Jordan river; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Jordan river in Charlevoix county, upstream from the M-  
32 highway bridge in section 23, town 32 north, range 7 west, South Arm township, a  
person shall not operate a motorboat, which means a vessel propelled by machinery.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.715.2 Lake Charlevoix narrows; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 2. On the waters of Lake Charlevoix narrows, sections 16, 17, 20, 21, 27, and  
28, town 33 north, range 7 west, Eveline township, Charlevoix county, it is unlawful  
for:  
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 500 feet of any shore, dock or pierhead.  
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 1,000 feet of any shore, dock or pierhead.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 16, Cheboygan county.  
R 281.716.1 Silver lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Silver lake, Wilmont township, county of Cheboygan,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise  
be assisting in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water sleds, surfboard or other  
similar contrivance during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following  
day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.716.2 Indian river and connected channels and canals; slow—no wake  
speed and high-speed boating prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the Indian river and connected natural and artificial  
channels and canals, section 8, town 35 north, range  
2
west, Koehler township;  
sections 5, 7, 18 and 19, town 35 north, range 2 west, and section 24, town 35 north,  
range 3 west, Tuscarora township, Cheboygan county:  
(a) Between daybeacons 25 and 40 and between daybeacons 57 and 63, an operator  
of a vessel shall not:  
(i) Operate such vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
vessel reaches a planing condition, or  
(ii) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
(b) Between daybeacons 40 and 57 and between daybeacons 63 and 69, an operator  
of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.716.3 Cheboygan river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the Cheboygan river, town 37 north, range 1 west and  
town 38 north, range 1 west, city of Cheboygan, Benton and Inverness townships,  
Cheboygan county, from outermost end of the west pierhead upstream to Mullet  
lake, it shall be unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
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History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.716.4 Black river from Meyers creek to Black lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the Black river, town 36 north, range  
1
east, Grant  
township; town 36 north, range 1 east, Aloha township; and town 37 north, range 1  
west, Benton township, Cheboygan county, from the mouth of Meyers creek upstream  
to Black lake, it shall be unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.716.5 Cornwall creek flooding; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the Cornwall creek flooding, sections 22, 26, and 27, T33N,  
R1W, Nunda township, Cheboygan county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel  
powered by a motor except an electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.716.6 Dog lake flooding; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 6. On the waters of the Dog lake flooding, sections 1, 2, 3, and 11, T33N, R1W,  
Nunda township, and sections 34 and 35, T34N, R1W, Walker township, Cheboygan  
county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.716.7 Twin lakes; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Twin lakes, sections 2, 3, 34, and 35, T36N, R1E, Grant  
township, Cheyboygan county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
Regulation No. 17, Chippewa county.  
R 281.717.8 Kinross lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Kinross lake, section 25, town 45 north, range 2 west, Kinross  
township, Chippewa county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
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R 281.717.9 Waiska river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On that portion of the Waiska river located in sections 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11,  
T46N, R2W, Superior township, Chippewa county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.717.10 Munuscong river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of the Munuscong river, located within sections 13, 14, and  
15, T44N, R1E, Pickford township, Chippewa county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
Regulation No. 18, Clare county.  
R 281.718.1 Budd and Little Long lakes.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Budd lake and Little Long lake, city of Harrison and  
township of Hayes, Clare county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.2 Long lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Long lake, Frost township, county of Clare, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.3 Blue Gill lake.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Blue Gill lake, Frost township, county of Clare, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed.  
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(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.4 Silver lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Silver lake, section 30, town 18 north, range 5 west, township  
of Lincoln, county of Clare, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the  
period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.5 Shamrock lake and Tobacco river; high-speed boating and  
water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Shamrock lake and the Tobacco river, sections 26 and 35,  
town 17 north, range 4 west, city of Clare, county of Clare, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.6 Bertha lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Bertha lake, sections 22 and 23, town 18 north, range 5 west,  
Lincoln township, Clare county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed  
a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.7 Lake George; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Lake George, sections 8, 16, 17 and 21, town 18 north, range  
5 west, Lincoln township, Clare county, it shall be unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate the vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a vessel  
reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
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R 281.718.8 Five lakes; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Five lakes, sections 8, 9, and 16, T17N, R4W, Grant  
township, Clare county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.  
of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.9 Townline lake; channels and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Townline lake, section  
19, T19N, R3W, Hamilton township, and section 24, T19N, R4W, Hayes township,  
Clare county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.10 Sand, Boathouse, Icehouse, and Haven lakes; channels and canals;  
slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Sand, Boathouse,  
Icehouse, and Haven lakes, section 19, T19N, R3W, Hamilton township, Clare  
county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.11 Arnold lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing;  
slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 11. (1) On the waters of Arnold lake, section 2, T19N, R4W, Hayes township,  
Clare county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(2) On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Arnold lake, section 2,  
T19N, R4W, Hayes township, Clare county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.718.12 Cranberry lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing;  
slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 12. (1) On the waters of Cranberry lake, sections 1 and 12, T19N, R4W, Hayes  
township, Clare county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.  
of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(2) On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Cranberry lake, sections  
1 and 12, T19N, R4W, Hayes township, Clare county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.718.13 Surrey lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 13. On the waters of Surrey Lake, sections 21 and 22, T17N, R5W, Surrey  
township, Clare county, it is unlawful, between the hours of  
6:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1982 AACS.  
Regulation No. 19, Clinton county.  
R 281.719.1 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.  
Regulation No. 20, Crawford county.  
R 281.720.1  
restriction.  
Lake Margrethe, channel in Harbor Beach subdivision; speed  
Rule 1. On the waters of the channel located at the northwest corner of Lake  
Margrethe in Harbor Beach subdivision, section 8, town 26 north, range 4 west,  
locally known as "Northwest Passage," township of Grayling, county of Crawford,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.720.7 Shupac lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
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Rule 7. On the waters of Shupac lake, sections 7 and 18, town 28 north, range 1 west,  
Lovells township, Crawford county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
Editor's Note: An obvious error in R 281.720.7 was corrected at the request of the promulgating agency,  
pursuant to Section 56 of 1969 PA 306, as amended by 2000 PA 262, MCL 24.256. The rule containing  
the error was published in Annual Code,1979. The memorandum requesting the correction was published  
in Michigan Register, 2014 MR 18.  
R 281.720.8 Bradford lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Bradford lake, section 6, town 28 north, range 3 west, Maple  
Forest township, Crawford county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.769.2 for that part of  
Bradford lake which lies in Otsego county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.720.9 Section One lake; water skiing and high-speed boating prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Section One lake, section 1, town 28 north, range 3 west,  
Maple Forest township, Crawford county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.769.9 for the  
regulation covering that part of Section One lake that lies in Otsego county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.720.10 Bluegill lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Bluegill lake, sections 5 and 6, T28N, R3W, Maple Forest  
township, Crawford county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.720.11 Horseshoe lake; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 11. On the waters of Horseshoe lake, sections 5 and 6, T28N, R3W, Maple  
Forest township, Crawford county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.720.12 Big K.P. lake; operation of a vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Big K.P. lake, sections 27, 28, and 33, Lovells  
township, Crawford county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor  
other than an electric motor.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
Regulation No. 21, Delta county.  
R 281.721.1 Camp 7 lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Camp 7 lake, township of Garden, county of Delta, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.721.2 Ford river and Green bay adjacent to its mouth; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the Ford river, sections 15, 16 and 21, town 38 north, range  
23 west, Ford River township, Delta county, from the west line of the southeast 1/4  
of the northwest 1/4, section 15, town 38 north, range 23 west, downstream and 300  
feet in any direction from the mouth of the river in Green bay, an operator of a  
vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 22, Dickinson county.  
R 281.722.1 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.  
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Regulation No. 23, Eaton county.  
R 281.723.1 Narrow lake, part; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Narrow lake, sections 27, 28, 33 and 34, town 1 north, range  
4 west, Brookfield township, Eaton county, south of the south line common to the north  
1/2 of the northeast 1/4 of the northeast 1/4, section 33, and the north 1/2 of the  
northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section 34, town 1 north, range 4 west, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 24, Emmet county.  
R 281.724.1 Little Traverse bay; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Little Traverse bay, adjacent to Little Traverse  
township, West Traverse township and city of Harbor Springs, Emmet county,  
within a line from the easternmost point of land in section 24, T35N, R6W, to where  
Zole street, as extended, intersects the water's edge, it is unlawful for:  
(a) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
(b) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed in either of the following situations:  
(i) When within a line from where Judd street as extended meets the water's edge to  
where Glen drive as extended meets the water's edge adjacent to the city of Harbor  
Springs.  
(ii) When within 200 feet of any shore, dock, pierhead or the outer limits of a  
designated anchorage.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.724.2 Crooked river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of that portion of the Crooked river located in the NW 1/4 of  
section 36, and the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 35, T36N, R4W, Maple River  
township, Emmet county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-  
-no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created  
by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.724.3 Crooked river; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 3. On that portion of the Crooked river, located within the village limits of  
Alanson, Littlefield township, Emmet county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel  
to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
Regulation No. 25, Genesee county.  
R 281.725.1 Crooked lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Crooked lake, township of Fenton, county of Genesee,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.2 Barnum lake; speed restriction.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Barnum lake, township of Fenton, county of Genesee,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.3 Pine lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Pine lake, sections 28, 29, 32 and 33, town 5 north, range 6  
east, township of Fenton, county of Genesee, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.4 Marl lake, part; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Marl lake, sections 32 and 33, town 5 north, range 6 east,  
Fenton township, Genesee county, from the bridge at Owen road, southerly for a  
distance of 1,600 feet, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed. (See R 281.747.9 for that part of Marl lake which lies in Livingston  
county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.725.5 McCaslin lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of McCaslin lake, sections 22 and 27, town 5 north, range 5  
east, Argentine township, Genesee county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.6 C.S. Mott lake and Flint river; swimming, flotation  
devices, and motorboats, when prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of C.S. Mott lake and Flint river, town 8 north, range 7 east  
and town 8 north, range 8 east, Genesee and Richfield townships, Genesee county,  
from the dam on section 21, town 8 north, range 7 east to the dam on sections 2 and 11,  
town 8 north, range 8 east, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate an airboat.  
(b) Use a pneumatic or inflatable raft or flotation vessel or device in any area  
restricted to swimming, bathing or wading.  
(c) Use a single-celled pneumatic or inflatable raft, flotation vessel or device  
anywhere.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.7 C.S. Mott lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of C.S. Mott lake, sections 10 to 13, 15, 16 and 21, town 8  
north, range 7 east, Genesee township, Genesee county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed or tow or otherwise assist in the  
propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance,  
except that an authorized law enforcement officer acting in his official capacity  
may exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.8 Flint river; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the Flint river, from a point beginning 1,000 feet west of the  
east line of sections 12 and 13, town 8 north, range 7 east, Genesee township,  
Genesee county, and upstream to Holloway dam, sections 2 and 11, town 8 north,  
range 8 east, Richfield township, Genesee county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat,  
except for an authorized law enforcement officer acting in his official capacity.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.9 Shiawassee river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
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Rule 9. On the waters of the Shiawassee river, section 20, T5N, R6E, village of  
Linden, Genesee county, it is unlawful, between Linden road and Ripley road, for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.10 Otter lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Otter lake, section 1, T9N, R8E, Forest township,  
Genesee county, it is unlawful between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of  
the following day to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.(For regulation covering that  
part of Otter lake which lies in Lapeer county, see R 281.744.5.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.11 Silver lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 11. On that portion of Silver lake, township of Fenton, county of Genesee,  
including all canals and channels, located in the south 1/2 of the south 1/2 of the  
northwest 1/4 and the southwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of section 33, T5N, R6E, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.12 Dollar lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Dollar (Hibbard) lake and the connected canals and  
channels, sections 11 and 12, T5N, R6E, Fenton township, Genesee county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.13 Lake Ponemah channels and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 13. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Lake Ponemah,  
including the channel connecting Lake Ponemah to Squaw lake, sections 15, 21, 22,  
27, and 28, T5N, R6E, Fenton township, Genesee county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.14 Lake Fenton; slow--no wake speed zone.  
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Rule 14. Within, and for a distance of 200 feet either side of, the following  
described waters of Lake Fenton and the canals and channels connected thereto, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed; southerly from a  
line drawn from a point where Enid street, as extended, intersects the water's edge;  
thence northeasterly to the nearest opposite shore; thence northerly from a point  
where Haddon street, as extended, intersects the water's edge; thence easterly to the  
nearest opposite shore, section 13, T5N, R6E, Fenton township, Genesee county.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.725.15 Lake Fenton; speed restriction.  
Rule 15. On the waters of Lake Fenton, sections 2, 11, 13, 14, and 23, T5N, R6E,  
Fenton township and the city of Fenton, Genesee county, except those portions  
already regulated by a slow--no wake rule, it is unlawful, at any time, to operate a vessel  
in excess of 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour).  
History: 1985 AACS.  
R 281.725.16 Softwater lake; operation of a vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 16. On the waters of Softwater lake, section 35, T5N, R5E, Argentine  
township, Genesee county, it is unlawful to operate  
other than an electric motor.  
a
vessel powered by a motor  
History: 1985 AACS.  
Regulation No. 26, Gladwin county.  
R 281.726.1 Lake Lancelot; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Lake Lancelot and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, sections 16, 17, and 20, T20N, R1W, Butman township, Gladwin county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within  
100 feet of any shore, dock, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing area, or vessel moored or  
at anchor, except when water skiers are being picked up or dropped off if that  
operation is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of persons and  
property and in accordance with the laws of this state.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.726.2 Wiggins lake, Grout, and Sage townships; hours for high-speed  
boating and water skiing.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Wiggins lake, T18&19N, R2W, Grout and Sage  
townships, Gladwin county, it is unlawful between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
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(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.726.3 Wiggins lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Wiggins lake, sections 27 and 34, T19N, R2W, Sage  
township, Gladwin county, from Chappel dam to a line from where the west line of  
lot 20, Level Landing Resort subdivision as extended intersects the water's edge,  
thence northerly to where the west line of lot 80, Pebble Beach subdivision as  
extended intersects the water's edge, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed  
a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 27, Gogebic county.  
R 281.727.1 Imp lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Imp lake, township of Watersmeet, county of Gogebic,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.727.2 Sylvania recreation area lakes; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the following lakes in the Sylvania recreation area, town 44  
north, range 39 west; town 44 north, range 40 west; and town 44 north, range 41 west,  
township of Watersmeet, county of Gogebic, state of Michigan: Banks lake, Clark  
lake, Corey lake, Cub lake, Daisy lake, Deer Island lake, Dorothy lake, Dream lake,  
East Bear lake, Elsie lake, Fisher lake, Florence lake, Germain lake, Glimmerglass  
lake, Golden Silence lake, Hay lake, Helen lake, High lake, Honey lake, Jay lake,  
Johnston Springs lake, Katherine lake, Kerr lake, Lilius lake, Lois lake, Loon lake,  
Louise lake, Marsh lake, Moss lake, Mountain lake, Snap Jack lake, Trapper lake, West  
Bear lake, and Whitefish lake, and those other unnamed lakes located in town 44  
north, range 40 west; sections 13 and 24, town 44 north, range 41 west, and those parts  
of sections 6, 7, 18, 19, and 30, town 44 north, range 39 west, lying west of United  
States forest road no. 112, no person shall operate any vessel propelled by machinery.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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Regulation No. 28, Grand Traverse county.  
R 281.728.1 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.2 Arbutus lakes numbers 2, 3, and 4 (central basins); High, Island,  
Rennie, and Spider lakes; evening and night operations.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Arbutus lakes numbers 2, 3, and 4 (central basins), High  
lake, Island lake, Rennie lake and Spider lake, Grand Traverse county, no operator  
of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.3 Ellis lake, Arbutus lakes numbers 1 and 5, channels; high-speed  
boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Ellis lake and on the waters of Arbutus lake number 1  
(southernmost basin) to and including the northernmost portion of the channel  
connecting Arbutus lake number 1 and Arbutus lake number 2, and on the waters of  
Arbutus lake number 5 (northernmost basin) to and including the southernmost  
portion of the channel connecting Arbutus lake number 5 and Arbutus lake number 4,  
no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.4 Channels separating Arbutus lakes numbers 1 and 2 and Arbutus  
lakes numbers 5 and 4; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. In the defined channels separating Arbutus lakes numbers 1 and 2 and Arbutus  
lakes numbers 5 and 4 no operator of any vessel shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.5 Spider lake, southwest part; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of that part of Spider lake lying southwest of a line drawn from  
a point where the north section line of section 10, town 26 north, range 10 west,  
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intersects the water's edge on the northwest shore, thence 127o true to where such  
line intersects the water's edge on the southeast shore of said lake, no operator of  
any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.6 Spider lake, a northwest part; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of that part of Spider lake in the northwest 1/4 of the northwest  
1/4 of section 2, town 26 north, range 10 west, lying between the west section line  
and a north-south line 430 feet east of said west section line, no operator of any  
motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.7 Spider lake, southeast part; high-speed boating and water skiing  
prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of that part of Spider lake which lie east of a line bearing 180o  
true from a point of beginning which is described as the westernmost point of land  
which is 079o true from the point on the western shore of Spider lake where the north  
section line of section 10, town 26 north, range 10 west, meets the water's edge, no  
operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.8 Ruth lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Ruth lake, section 33, T27N, R12W, Long Lake township,  
Grand Traverse county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.728.9 Bellew lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Bellew lake, sections 19 and 30, T27N, R12W, Long Lake  
township, Grand Traverse county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed. (See R 281.710.7 covering that portion of Bellew lake which  
lies in Benzie county.)  
History: 1980 AACS.  
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R 281.728.10 Cedar Hedge lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Cedar Hedge lake, sections 4, 5, 8, and 9, T26N, R12W,  
Green Lake township, Grand Traverse county, it is unlawful, between the hours of  
6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 30, Hillsdale county.  
R 281.730.1 Long lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Long lake, sections 5, 8 and 17, town 7 south, range 4 west,  
township of Reading, county of Hillsdale, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.730.2 Long lake, connecting channel; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the channel connected to Long lake in the northeast 1/4 of  
section 8, town 7 south, range 4 west, township of Reading, county of Hillsdale,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat  
would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.730.3 Carpenter lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Carpenter lake, section 5, town 7 south, range 4 west,  
township of Reading, county of Hillsdale, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.730.4 Carpenter and Hemlock lakes, connecting channels; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the artificial channels connecting Carpenter lake and  
Hemlock lake, section 5, town 7 south, range 4 west, township of Reading, county of  
Hillsdale, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed, which means a speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat  
would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.730.5 Hemlock lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Hemlock lake, sections 32 and 33, town 6 south, range 4  
west, sections 4 and 5, town 7 south, range 4 west, townships of  
Allen and Reading, county of Hillsdale, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.730.6 Goose lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Goose lake, sections 17 and 18, town 5 south, range 1 west,  
Somerset township, Hillsdale county, it shall be unlawful, between the hours of 6:30  
p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.730.7 Little Goose lake and canal; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Little Goose lake and canal to Goose lake, section 17,  
town 5 south, range 1 west, Somerset township, Hillsdale county, it shall be  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.730.8 Bird lake; hours for slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 8. On the waters of Bird lake, sections 27, 28, and 34, T7S, R2W, Jefferson  
township, Hillsdale county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.730.9 Pike lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Pike lake, sections 7, 8, 17, and 18, T7S, R3W, Cambria  
township, Hillsdale county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-  
-no wake speed.  
History: 1983 AACS.  
R 281.730.10 Lake Pleasant; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Lake Pleasant, section 8, T7S, R2W, Jefferson township,  
Hillsdale county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m.and 10 a.m. of the  
following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
R 281.730.11 Lake Diane; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Lake Diane, sections 3, 4, 9, 10, and 34, T9S, R3W, Amboy  
township, Hillsdale county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. of  
the following day to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on  
water skis, water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
Regulation No. 32, Huron county.  
R 281.732.1 Sebewaing river and channels and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Sebewaing river and connecting natural and artificial  
channels and canals, sections 7 and 8, town 15 north, range 9 east, Sebewaing village,  
Huron county, from the M-25 (Beck street) bridge downstream to the mouth, an  
operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very  
slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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Regulation No. 35, Iosco county.  
R 281.735.1 Pine river; Alcona county line to Van Etten lake; speed restriction.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Pine river, township of Oscoda, county of Iosco, state of  
Michigan, from its point of entry at the Iosco-Alcona county line, thence southerly  
for a distance of approximately 1 1/2 miles to its mouth at Van Etten lake, no operator  
of any vessel shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.735.2 Little Long lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Little Long lake, sections 5 and 8, town 23 north, range 5  
east, township of Plainfield, county of Iosco, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.735.3 AuSable river, lower part; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the AuSable river, sections 3, 4 and 10, town 23 north, range  
9 east, township of AuSable, and sections 33 and 34, town 24 north, range 9 east,  
township of Oscoda, county of Iosco, state of Michigan, from its mouth at Lake  
Huron upstream to the Detroit and Mackinaw railroad bridge, a distance of  
approximately 2 1/2 miles, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.735.4 Tawas river in Tawas City and area adjacent to its mouth; slow--no  
wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the Tawas river, sections 25, 30 and 36, town 22 north, range  
7 east, Tawas City, Iosco county, from the north city limits downstream and 300  
feet in any direction from the mouth of the river in Tawas bay, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.735.5 Tawas lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the canals connected to Tawas lake and Tawas river in  
section 19, T22N, R8E, city of East Tawas, Iosco county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 36, Iron county.  
R 281.736.1 Lake Ellen; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Lake Ellen, sections 26 and 35, T44N, R31W, Mansfield  
township, Iron county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.736.2 Spree lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Spree lake, section 28, T46N, R37W, Iron River township,  
Iron county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.736.3 Skyline lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Skyline lake, sections 28 and 29, T46N, R37W, Iron River  
township, Iron county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.736.4 Madelyn lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Madelyn lake, section 28, Iron River township, Iron county,  
it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.736.5 Killdeer lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Killdeer lake, section 29, T46N, R37W, Iron River  
township, Iron county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.736.6 Long lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Long lake, sections 16 and 17, T43N, R33W, Crystal Falls  
township, Iron county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.736.7 Light lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Light lake, sections 16, 17, and 20, T44N, R32W, Crystal  
Falls township, Iron county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
Regulation No. 37, Isabella county.  
R 281.737.1 Tower lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Tower lake, Gilmore township, county of Isabella, state  
of Michigan, no operator of a motorboat shall:  
(a) Exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise be assisting in the propulsion of a person on  
water skis, water sleds, surfboards or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.737.2 Sucker lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Sucker lake, section 18, town 16 north, range 5 west,  
Gilmore township, Isabella county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no  
wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by  
the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.737.3 Outlet lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Outlet lake, section 20, town 16 north, range 5 west, Gilmore  
township, Isabella county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.737.4 Bass lake in Gilmore township; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Bass lake, section 20, town 16 north, range 5 west, Gilmore  
township, Isabella county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.737.5 Dollar lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Dollar lake, section 20, town 16 north, range 5 west, Gilmore  
township, Isabella county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.737.6 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 2020 MR 21, Eff. Nov. 17, 2020.  
R 281.737.7 Coldwater lake adjacent to outlet; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Coldwater lake, section 30, town 15 north, range 5 west,  
Nottawa township, Isabella county, from its outlet, the Coldwater river, for a  
distance of 300 feet in any direction, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no  
wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by  
the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 38, Jackson county.  
R 281.738.1 Swains lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Swains lake, Pulaski township, Jackson county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.738.2 Round lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Round lake, Norvell township, county of Jackson, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.746.1 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Lenawee county and R 281.781.2 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Washtenaw county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.738.3  
Lake Columbia, portion in northerly part of Bay View Shores  
subdivision; speed restriction.  
Rule 3. On the waters of that part of Lake Columbia lying north of a line beginning  
at the southeast corner of lot number 119, thence northeasterly to the northwest  
corner of lot number 32, Bay View Shores subdivision, sections 22, 23, 26 and 27,  
town 4 south, range  
1
east, township of Columbia, county of Jackson, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.738.4  
Lake Columbia, portion in southerly part of Bay View Shores  
subdivision; speed restriction.  
Rule 4. On the waters of that part of Lake Columbia lying north of a line beginning  
at the southwest corner of lot number 188, thence northwesterly to the  
southernmost corner of lot number 220, in Bay View Shores subdivision, sections 22,  
23, 26 and 27, town 4 south, range 1 east, township of Columbia, county of  
Jackson, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.738.5 Lake Columbia, channel in Royal Shores subdivision; speed  
restriction.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the entire channel in Royal Shores subdivision in the  
southwest side of Lake Columbia, commencing from a line starting at the northeast  
corner of lot number 45 to the southeast corner of lot number 68, thence  
northwesterly, thence northeasterly, thence easterly, to a line at the end of the channel,  
from a point which is the northeast corner of park lot number 2 to the southeast  
corner of park lot number 3, in Royal Shores subdivision, part of the east 1/2 of  
section 33 and part of the west 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of section 34, town 4 south,  
range 1 east, township of Columbia, county of Jackson, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
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281.738.6  
Lake Columbia, portion in Holiday Shores subdivision; speed  
restriction.  
Rule 6. On the waters of that part of Lake Columbia lying northeasterly of a line  
beginning from the southwest corner of lot number 31, thence southeasterly to the  
northwest corner of lot number 102, of Holiday Shores subdivision, sections 22, 23, 26  
and 27, town 4 south, range 1 east, township of Columbia, county of Jackson, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.738.7 Lake Columbia, portion in Grand Pointe Shores subdivision; speed  
restriction.  
Rule 7. On the waters of that part of Lake Columbia lying south and west of a line  
beginning from the easterly most corner of lot number 99 extending to the  
northerly most corner of lot 76 in Grand Pointe Shores subdivision, part of the  
northeast 1/4 of section 33 and part of the southeast 1/4 of section 28, town 4 south,  
range 1 east, township of Columbia, county of Jackson, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.738.8 Big and Little Wolf lakes in Kenwood Shores subdivision, portion of  
connecting channel; speed restriction.  
Rule 8. On that portion of a channel connecting Big Wolf lake and Little Wolf lake  
lying eastward of a line from the northwest corner of lot number 13 due north to the  
opposite shore, to a line drawn parallel to and lying 200 feet east of a line from the  
northeast corner of lot number 1 due north to the opposite shore, all located in  
Kenwood Shores subdivision, being a part of the southeast quarter of section 19, town  
3 south, range 2 east, township of Napoleon, county of Jackson, state of Michigan,  
no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.738.9 White lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 9. On the waters of White lake, section 29, town 1 south, range 1 east, township  
of Henrietta, county of Jackson, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat,  
during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
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(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.738.10 Artificial canal connected to Center lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of the artificial canal from Center lake to Bonnymede  
subdivision, section 22, T3S, R1E, Napoleon township, Jackson county, it is unlawful  
for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 39, Kalamazoo county.  
R 281.739.1 Sherman lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Sherman lake, sections 29 and 32, town 1 south, range 9  
west, Ross township, Kalamazoo county, it shall be unlawful, during the period  
from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.739.2 Sherman lake canals and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of those artificial and natural canals and channels attached  
to Sherman lake, lying in the southwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4, section 29 and  
southeast 1/4 of the southeast 1/4, section 30, town 1 south, range 9 west, Ross  
township, Kalamazoo county, it shall be unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.739.3 Gull creek; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Gull creek, section 19, town 1 south, range 9 west, Ross  
township, Kalamazoo county, it shall be unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.739.4 Whites lake, city of Kalamazoo; motorboats prohibited.  
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Rule 4. On the waters of Whites lake, section 33, town 2 south, range 11 west, city of  
Kalamazoo, county of Kalamazoo, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.739.5 Lake Hill-N-Brook, city of Kalamazoo, city of Portage;  
motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Lake Hill-N-Brook, section 31, town  
2
south, range 11  
west, city of Kalamazoo, section 6, town 3 south, range 11 west, city of Portage,  
county of Kalamazoo, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.739.6 Long, Portage, and Blue lakes; hours for high-speed boating and  
water skiing.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Long, Portage, and Blue lakes, sections 27, 33, and 34, T2S,  
R9W, Charleston township, Kalamazoo county, it is unlawful, between the hours of  
6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.739.7 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.  
R 281.739.8 Eagle lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Eagle lake, sections 1 and 2, T2S, R9W, in Fort Custer  
recreation area, Charleston township, Kalamazoo county, it is unlawful to operate a  
vessel powered by a motor except an electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.739.9 Gull lake; watercraft speed limit.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Gull lake, sections 1, 2, and 12, T1S, R10W, Richland  
township, and sections 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, and 20, T1S, R9W, Ross township, Kalamazoo  
county, it is unlawful at any time to operate a vessel at a speed in excess of 40 miles per  
hour (64 kilometers per hour). (See R 281.708.10 covering that portion of Gull lake  
which lies in Barry county.)  
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R 281.739.10 Hogsett lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Hogsett lake, sections 3 and 4, T4S, R11W, Schoolcraft  
township, Kalamazoo county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.  
of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1981 AACS.  
Regulation No. 40, Kalkaska county.  
R 281.740.1 Bear lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Bear lake, township of Bear Lake, county of Kalkaska,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from 6:30  
p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.2 Cub lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Cub lake, township of Bear Lake, county of Kalkaska,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.3 North Blue, Bass, Indian, and Squaw lakes; high-speed boating  
and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of North Blue lake, Bass lake, Indian lake and Squaw lake,  
township of Blue Lake, county of Kalkaska, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
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R 281.740.4 Big Blue and Starvation lakes; hours for high-speed boating and  
water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Big Blue lake and Starvation lake, township of Blue Lake,  
county of Kalkaska, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the  
period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.5 Pickerel lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Pickerel lake, township of Cold Springs, county of Kalkaska,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.6 Big Twin lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Big Twin lake, township of Blue Lake and township of  
Cold Springs, county of Kalkaska, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat,  
during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.7 Little Twin lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Little Twin lake, township of Blue Lake and township of  
Cold Springs, county of Kalkaska, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
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(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.8 Torch river and Torch lake adjacent to its mouth; slow--no wake  
speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Torch river, sections 6, 7 and 18, town 28 north, range 8  
west, township of Clearwater, county of Kalkaska, from the south line of section 18,  
town 28 north, range 8 west, to the north end of the river and for a distance of 300 feet  
in any direction in Torch lake, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no  
wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
vessel would be minimal. (See R 281.705.2 for regulation covering the part of this  
river and adjacent lake lying in Antrim county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.9 Manistee lake; canals and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Manistee lake, section  
34, T28N, R6W, Cold Springs township, Kalkaska county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.740.10 Big Guernsey lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Big Guernsey lake, sections 19 and 30, T27N,  
R8W, Kalkaska township, Kalkaska county, it is unlawful for the operator of  
a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
R 281.740.11 South Little Guernsey lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 11. On the waters of South Little Guernsey lake, section 3, T27N, R8W,  
Kalkaska township, Kalkaska county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
R 281.740.12 North Little Guernsey lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 12. On the waters of North Little Guernsey lake, sections 19 and 20, T27N,  
R8W, Kalkaska township, Kalkaska county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel  
to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
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Regulation No. 41, Kent county.  
R 281.741.1 Big Wabasis lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Big Wabasis lake, T9N, R9W, Oakfield township, Kent  
county, it is unlawful:  
(a) Between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to operate a  
vessel at high speed or have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on  
water skis, water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
(b) At any time, to operate a vessel at a speed in excess of 35 miles per hours (56  
kilometers per hour).  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.741.2 Walden lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Walden (Waldron) lake, section 5, T6N, R10W, Cascade  
township, Kent county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.741.3 Blue lake; hours for slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Blue lake, sections 10 and 15, T10N, R9W, Spencer  
township, Kent county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.741.4 Maston and Muskellonge lakes; hours for slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Maston and Muskellonge lakes, sections 2, 3, 10, and 11,  
T10N, R9W, Spencer township, Kent county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel  
to exceed a slow--no wake speed between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.741.5 Maston and Muskellonge lakes; channel connecting; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the channel connecting Maston to Muskellonge lake,  
sections 10 and 11, T10N, R9W, Spencer township, Kent county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
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R 281.741.6 Cowan lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Cowan lake, section 6, T8N, R9W, Grattan township,  
and section 31, T9N, R9W, Oakfield township, Kent county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.741.7 Lincoln lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Lincoln lake, sections 15, 22, and 27, T10N,  
R9W, Spencer township, Kent county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m.  
and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on  
water skis, a water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.741.8 Friant lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Friant lake, section 15, T10N, R9W, Spencer township,  
Kent county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.741.9 Cedar lake and connecting waters, high-speed boating and water  
skiing prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Cedar lake and connecting waters, including the channel  
between Cedar and Friant lakes, sections 10, 11, 14, and 15, T10N, R9W, Spencer  
township, Kent county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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Regulation No. 43, Lake county.  
R 281.743.1 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.743.2 Big Bass, Loon, and Harper lakes.  
Rule 2. (1) On the waters of Big Bass lake, sections 27, 33, and 34, T20N, R14W,  
Elk township, and sections 3 and 4, T19N, R14W, Sauble township, Lake county,  
it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(2) On the waters of Loon lake, section 3, T19N, R14W, Sauble township, Lake  
county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(3) On the waters of Harper lake, sections 10 and 15, T20N, R14W, Elk township,  
Lake county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.743.3 Big Star lake; hours for high-speed boating and water  
skiing.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Big Star lake, T17N, R14W, Lake township, Lake county, it  
is unlawful between the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.743.4 Big Star lake, bay, extreme west portion of lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Big Star lake located in the north 1/2 of the northwest 1/4  
lying north and west of a line from the southernmost point of land on the north side of  
Big Star lake, to the northwest corner of the southeast 1/4 of the northwest 1/4,  
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section 34, T17N, R14W, Lake township, Lake county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.743.5 Reed lake, channel; Rainbow, Basford, Cecilia, and Gifford lakes;  
high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Reed lake, the channel connecting Reed lake and Rainbow  
lake, Rainbow lake, Basford lake, Cecilia lake, and Gifford lake, township of Lake,  
county of Lake, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, a  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.743.6 Wolf lake adjacent to shoreline; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Wolf lake, sections 26, 27, 34 and 35, town 19 north, range  
13 west, Peacock township, Lake county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a  
slow--no wake speed when within a distance of 200 feet from the shoreline except  
when picking up or dropping off water skiers which shall be on a line perpendicular to  
the shoreline. Slow--no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the wake or  
wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.743.7 Wolf lake, southwest portion; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Wolf lake lying within the west 1/2 of the northwest 1/4,  
section 34, town 19 north, range 13 west, Peacock township, Lake county, an operator  
of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.743.8 Pere Marquette river, portion of; operation of vessel powered by  
motor.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the Pere Marquette river, Lake township, Pleasant Plains  
township, and Sweetwater township, Lake county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel  
powered by a motor except an electric motor used to propel a vessel in an upstream  
direction.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.743.9 Idlewild lake; hours for slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Idlewild lake, sections 5, 6, 7, and 8, T17N, R12W, Yates  
township, Lake county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 44, Lapeer county.  
R 281.744.1 Big Fish lake.  
Rule 1. (1) On the waters of Big Fish lake, Hadley township, Lapeer county, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
(2) On the waters of Big Fish lake, Hadley township, Lapeer county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in  
the propulsion of more than 2 persons on water skis, water sleds, surfboards or similar  
contrivances.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.744.2 Davison lake; high-speed boating and water skiing  
prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Davison lake, Hadley township, Lapeer county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, a  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.763.11 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Brandon township, Oakland county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.744.3 Seven ponds, channels connecting Big and Long ponds; Long, Little,  
Tree Top, and Miller ponds, Seven lakes channels; speed restriction.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the 2 channels connecting Big pond and Long pond, on the  
waters of Long pond, Little pond, Tree Top pond and Miller pond, and on the waters  
of channels interconnecting the ponds of Seven lakes, township of Dryden, county  
of Lapeer, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
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R 281.744.4 Hemmingway lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Hemmingway lake, section 9, town 9 north, range 9 east,  
Marathon township, Lapeer county, it is unlawful, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.744.5 Otter lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Otter lake, sections 6 and 7, T9N, R9E, village of Otter lake  
and Marathon township, Lapeer county, it is unlawful between the hours of 6:30 p.m.  
and 10:00 a.m. of the following day to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (For regulation covering that  
part of Otter lake which lies in Genesee county, see R 281.725.10.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.744.6 Pero lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Pero lake, section 21, T8N, R9E, Oregon township,  
Lapeer county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.744.7 Tody lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Tody lake, section 30, T6N, R9E, Hadley township,  
Lapeer county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an electric  
motor.  
History: 1982 AC.  
R 281.744.8 Flint river, section; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 8. On the waters of the Flint river, from the Mount Morris road bridge north to  
a line from the southernmost portion of the Genesee county drag boat facility, south to  
the nearest possible landfall, sections 4 and 5, T8N, R9E, Oregon township, Lapeer  
county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1985 AACS.  
Regulation No. 46, Lenawee county.  
R 281.746.1 Round lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Round lake, Cambridge and Franklin townships, county of  
Lenawee, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.738.2 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Jackson county and R 281.781.2 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Washtenaw county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R
281.746.2  
Allens lake, Kellys lake, Wolf lake, and Meadow lake; night  
operations.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Allens lake, Kellys lake, Wolf lake, and Meadow lake,  
Cambridge township, Lenawee county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.746.3 Killarney lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Killarney lake, Cambridge township, Lenawee county, no  
operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.746.4 Connecting channels; controlled speed zones.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the channels connecting Wolf lake and Allens lake, Allens  
lake and Meadow lake, Meadow lake and Kellys lake, and Kellys lake and Killarney  
lake, also known as the "River Shannon," no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.746.5 Deep lake; night operations.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Deep lake, township of Cambridge, county of Lenawee,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.746.6 Little Stoney lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Little Stoney lake, township of Cambridge, county of  
Lenawee, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.746.7 Dewey lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Dewey lake, section 17, town 5 south, range 2 east,  
township of Cambridge, county of Lenawee, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.746.8 Marr lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
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Rule 8. On the waters of Marr lake, section 9, T5S, R2E, Cambridge township,  
Lenawee county, it is unlawful between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of  
the following day to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.746.9 Lake Hudson; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Lake Hudson, sections 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, and 36, T7S, R1E,  
Hudson township, Lenawee county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1982 AACS.  
R 281.746.10 Lake Adrian; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Lake Adrian, sections 26, 27, and 35, T6S, R3E, Adrian  
township and the city of Adrian, Michigan, Lenawee county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1983 AACS.  
Regulation No. 47, Livingston county.  
R 281.747.1 Kent lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Kent lake, Green Oak township, Livingston county, state  
of Michigan, the following controls apply:  
(a) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 10 statute miles per  
hour, except an authorized patrol boat or emergency rescue craft.  
(b) No person shall operate any watercraft so as to tow or otherwise  
assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar  
contrivance, or permit himself to be so towed.  
(c) Rubber rafts and all floating devices other than boats, may be used only in swim  
areas or special designated areas. (See R 281.763.1 for regulation covering the part  
of this lake lying in Oakland county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.2 Big Silver lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Big Silver lake, township of Putnam, county of Livingston,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
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(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.781.1 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake in Washtenaw county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.3 School lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 3. On the waters of School lake, township of Brighton, county of Livingston,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.4 Lake Shan-gri-la; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the lake locally known as Lake Shan-gri-la, in the west 1/2  
of the southeast 1/4 of section 21, town 1 north, range 5 east, Hamburg township,  
Livingston county, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.5 Bass lake canals in Hamburg township; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the canals connected to Bass lake, sections 21 and 28, town  
1 north, range 5 east, Hamburg township, Livingston county, it shall be unlawful for an  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.6 Bass lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Bass lake, sections 21, 28 and 29, town 1 north, range 5  
east, Hamburg township, Livingston county, it shall be unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.747.7 Whalen lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Whalen lake, town 3 north, range 6 east, Hartland  
township, Livingston county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.8 Channel connecting Tamarack lake to Huron river; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the channel connecting Tamarack lake and the Huron river,  
section 31, town 1 north, range 5 east, Hamburg township, Livingston county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.9 Canal connected to Marl lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the canal connected to Marl lake in the west 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of  
section 4, town 4 north, range 6 east, Tyrone township, Livingston county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed. (See R  
281.725.4 for that part of Marl lake which lies in Genesee county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.10 Osborne lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Osborne lake, section 8, town 2 north, range 6 east,  
Brighton township, Livingston county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.11  
prohibited.  
Woodburn lake; high-speed boating and  
water  
skiing  
Rule 11. On the waters of Woodburn lake, sections 25 and 36, town 1 north, range  
3 east, Unadilla township, Livingston county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.747.12 Artificial canals connected to Woodburn lake; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 12. On the waters of the artificial canals connected to Woodburn lake in  
section 36, town 1 north, range 3 east, Unadilla township, Livingston county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.13 Channel connected to Patterson lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 13. On the waters of the channel connected to Patterson lake, section 36,  
town 1 north, range 3 east, Unadilla township, Livingston county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.14 Ore lake, south part; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 14. On the waters of Ore lake, section 13, town 1 north, range 5 east, Hamburg  
township and section 18, town 1 north, range 6 east, Green Oak township, enclosed by  
a line from the easternmost point of land in Ore Lake View subdivision, easterly to the  
westernmost point of lot 32, E. J. Reive's Lakewood subdivision and the bridge  
connecting E. J. Reive's Lakewood subdivision to Ore Lake Little Farms subdivision, it  
is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.15 Huron river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 15. On the waters of the Huron river in sections 13, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 32,  
and 33, T1N, R5E, Hamburg township, Livingston county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.16 Dunham lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 16. On the waters of Dunham lake, section 13 and 24, T3N, R6E, Hartland  
township, Livingston county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat. (See R  
281.763.47 for the regulation covering the part of Dunham lake which lies in  
Oakland county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.17 East Crooked lake, West Crooked lake, and Clifford lake; channels  
and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 17. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to East (Big) Crooked  
lake, West (Little) Crooked lake, and Clifford (Round) lake, sections 21, 22, 27, and 28,  
T2N, R5E, Genoa township, Livingston county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel  
to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.18 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.  
R 281.747.19 Hi-Land lake and connecting canals and channels; prohibited  
conduct.  
Rule 19. On the waters of Hi-Land lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto section 32, T1N, R4E, Putnam township, Livingston county, it is unlawful  
for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within 100 feet of  
any shore, dock, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing area, or vessel moored or at  
anchor, except when water skiers are being picked up or dropped off if that operation  
is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of persons and property and in  
accordance with the laws of this state. (See R 281.781.11 covering that portion of Hi-  
Land lake which lies in Washtenaw county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.747.21 Mud bay-Portage lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 21. On that portion of Portage lake known as Mud bay and the entrance  
thereto, section 36, T1N, R4E, Putnam township, Livingston county, it is unlawful  
for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake speed.  
History: 1981 AACS.  
R 281.747.22 Bishop lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 22. On the waters of Bishop lake, sections 3, 4, 9, and 10, T1N, R5E, Hamburg  
township, Livingston county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-  
no wake speed.  
History: 1981 AACS.  
Regulation No. 48, Luce county.  
R 281.748.1 Tahquamenon river, Dollarville flooding; high-speed boating and  
water skiing prohibited.  
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Rule 1. On the waters of the Tahquamenon river downstream from the bridge on  
section 21, town 46 north, range 11 west, to the dam on section 28, town 46 north,  
range 10 west, Columbus and McMillan townships, Luce county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.2 Fox river, east branch; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of the east branch of the Fox river from the M-28 highway  
bridge on section 33, town 46 north, range 12 west, upstream to the west line of  
section 18, town 46 north, range 12 west, Columbus township, Luce county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.3 Pretty lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Pretty lake, section 34, T49N, R11W, McMillan township,  
Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.4 Camp Eight lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Camp Eight lake, section 34, T49N, R11W, McMillan  
township, Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.5 Beaverhouse lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Beaverhouse lake, sections 33 and 34, T49N,  
R11W, McMillan township, Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.6 Brush lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Brush lake, section 34, T49N, R11W, McMillan township,  
Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.748.7 Long lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Long lake, section 34, T49N, R11W, McMillan township,  
Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.8 Bullhead lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Bullhead lake, section 34, T49N, R11W, McMillan township,  
Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.9 Otter lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Otter lake, section 34, T49N, R11W, McMillan township,  
Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.10 Pratt lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Pratt lake, sections 28 and 33, T49N, R11W, McMillan  
township, Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.11 Sid lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Sid lake, section 33, T49N, R11W, McMillan township,  
Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.12 Deer lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Deer lake, sections 27 and 34, T49N, R11W, McMillan  
township, Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.748.13 Two Hearted river; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 13. On the waters of the Two Hearted river, from the Reed and Green  
bridge on county road 410, section 11, T49N, R10W, downstream to the United  
States fish and wildlife service weir, section 27, T50N, R9W, McMillan township,  
Luce county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
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R 281.748.14 Two Hearted river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 14. On the waters of the Two Hearted river, from the United States fish and  
wildlife service weir, downstream to Lake Superior,  
section  
27, T50N, R9W,  
McMillan township, Luce county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 49, Mackinac county.  
R 281.749.1 Pine river in St. Ignace township; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Pine river, sections 3 and 10, town 42 north, range 3  
west, St. Ignace township, Mackinac county, from the east line of section 3, town 42  
north, range 3 west, downstream to Lake Huron, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 50, Macomb county.  
R 281.750.1 Stoney Creek lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Stoney Creek lake, township of Washington, county of  
Macomb, state of Michigan:  
(a) Rubber rafts and all floating devices, other than vessels, shall not be used except in  
swimming areas or special areas designated for their use.  
(b) No operator of any vessel shall operate such vessel within areas prohibited to  
boating.  
(c) No operator of any motorboat shall operate such motorboat at a rate of speed greater  
than 10 statute miles per hour, except an authorized patrol boat or emergency  
rescue craft.  
(d) No operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the  
propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
(See R 281.763.2 for regulation covering the part of this lake in Oakland county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.750.2 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.750.3 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.750.4 Lake St. Clair; certain creeks, channels, and canals.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Crepeau (also known as Frog) creek, Marsac creek, and  
all natural and artificial channels and canals in the city of New Baltimore, county of  
Macomb, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.750.5 Lake St. Clair; certain channel.  
Rule 5. On the waters of that portion of Lake St. Clair, city of New Baltimore,  
county of Macomb, state of Michigan, in a channel which extends 500 feet southerly  
from a harbor entrance at 42o40'21" north latitude and 82o44'17" west longitude, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed. (See R 281.774.1  
and R 281.774.2 for regulation covering the part of this lake lying in St. Clair  
county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.750.6 Lake St. Clair and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On those waters of Lake St. Clair and natural and artificial canals  
connecting thereto, city of St. Clair Shores, county of Macomb, state of Michigan,  
west of a line from a point beginning at the city line between St. Clair Shores and  
Grosse Pointe Shores at the water's edge, thence 070o true 1,300 feet, thence 340o  
true 6,500 feet, thence 000o true 7,500 feet more or less to a point due east of the foot  
of 11 Mile road, thence 270o true 1,300 feet more or less to the shoreline of  
Lake St. Clair at the foot of said 11 Mile road being latitude 42o29.8' N, no operator  
of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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281.750.7  
Salt river, Vase creek, and certain channels and canals in  
Chesterfield township; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of the Salt river, Vase creek and all channels and canals on  
private claims 146, 147, 192, 193 and 342, sections 22, 23, 26, 27, 28 and 29, town 3  
north, range 14 east, township of Chesterfield, county of Macomb, state of  
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Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which  
means a speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.750.8 South channel; moorage restriction.  
Rule 8. On the waters of South channel, between lots 233 and 234, Anchor Bay  
Shores subdivision, private claims 146 and 147, town 3 north, range 14 east, township  
of Chesterfield, county of Macomb, state of Michigan, no vessel shall be moored,  
docked or anchored or shall in any other manner obstruct or restrict the passage of  
other vessels, for a distance of 350 feet inland from Lake St. Clair.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.750.9 Clinton river; speed restriction.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Lake St. Clair and the Clinton river, Harrison township,  
Macomb county, state of Michigan, westward from the easterly ends of the Clinton  
river breakwater, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed,  
which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat  
would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.750.10 Black creek and channels and canals in Harrison township; speed  
restriction.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Black creek and the natural and artificial channels and  
canals in Harrison township, Macomb county, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 51, Manistee county.  
R 281.751.1 Manistee harbor, entrance channel; speed restriction.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Manistee harbor entrance channel eastward from a line  
connecting the south breakwater light and the north pierhead light to the easterly end  
of the channel at Manistee lake, city of Manistee, county of Manistee, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.751.2 Crystal lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Crystal lake, sections 12 and 14, town 21 north, range 12  
west, township of Norman, county of Manistee, state of Michigan, no person shall  
operate any vessel propelled by machinery.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.751.3 Arcadia lake or Bar lake north portion and canals and channels;  
slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Arcadia lake, also known as Bar lake, sections 10, 15 and  
16, town 24 north, range 16 west, township or Arcadia, county of Manistee, state of  
Michigan, north of a line running due west from the southernmost point of Point  
Arcadia subdivision to the opposite shore and on the canals and channels connected to  
Arcadia lake, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed,  
which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat  
would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.751.4 Glovers lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Glovers lake, sections 12 and 13, town 24 north, range 15  
west, Pleasanton township, Manistee county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel  
to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.751.5 Manistee river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the Manistee river, Manistee township, Manistee county,  
from 100 feet east of the highway bridge, section 31, town 22 north, range 16 west,  
downstream to 100 feet below the railroad bridge on section 36, town 22 north, range  
17 west, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.751.6 Healy lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Healy lake, sections 33 and 34, T24N, R14W, Springdale  
township, Manistee county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.751.7 Portage lake entrance channel; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 7. On the waters of the entrance channel to Portage lake from Lake Michigan,  
and for a distance of 200 feet in any direction from the channel in Portage lake, sections  
32 and 33, T23N, R16W, Onekama township, Manistee county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 52, Marquette county.  
R 281.752.1 Big Shag lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Big Shag lake, sections 25, 26 and 36, town 45 north, range  
26 west, township of Forsyth, county of Marquette, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.752.2 Big Shag lake, portion; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On those waters of Big Shag lake lying between a line from the northwest  
corner of government lot no. 4 running southwest to the opposite shore and a line 500  
feet south therefrom and running from the most easterly to the west shore of the  
lake, section 25, town 45 north, range 26 west, township of Forsyth, county of  
Marquette, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.752.3 Little Shag lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Little Shag lake, section 31, town 45 north, range 25 west,  
and section 36, town 45 north, range 26 west, township of Forsyth, county of  
Marquette, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from  
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.752.4 Johnson lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Johnson lake, section 27, town 45 north, range 25 west,  
township of Forsyth, county of Marquette, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.752.5 Bass lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Bass lake, sections 30 and 31, town 45 north, range 24 west,  
and sections 25 and 36, town 45 north, range 25 west, township of Forsyth, county  
of Marquette, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from  
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.752.6 Farmers lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Farmers lake, sections 16 and 17, town 45 north, range 24  
west, township of Forsyth, county of Marquette, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.752.7 Clear lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Clear lake, section 5, town 48 north, range 29 west,  
Champion township, Marquette county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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281.752.8  
prohibited.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Greenwood reservoir, T47N, R28W, Ely  
Greenwood reservoir; high-speed boating and water skiing  
township,  
Marquette county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 53, Mason county.  
R 281.753.1 Hamlin lake; south bayou, controlled speed zone.  
Rule 1. On those waters of Hamlin lake, Hamlin township, county of Mason, state  
of Michigan, commonly known as south bayou, lying easterly of the Lake Shore Drive  
bridge over said bayou, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.753.2 Hamlin lake; middle bayou, controlled speed zone.  
Rule 2. On those waters of Hamlin lake, Hamlin township, county of Mason, state  
of Michigan, commonly known as middle bayou, lying easterly of the Lake Shore Drive  
bridge over said bayou, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.753.3 Hamlin lake; Indian Pete's bayou, controlled speed zone.  
Rule 3. On those waters of Hamlin lake, Hamlin township, county of Mason, state  
of Michigan, commonly known as Indian Pete's bayou, lying southerly of a line  
commencing at a point on the south shore of Upper Hamlin lake where the west  
section line of section 2, T19N, R18W intersects the water's edge, thence due east  
to the east shore of said bayou, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.753.4 Hamlin lake; Sable river outlet, controlled speed zone.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the Sable river outlet of Hamlin lake, Hamlin township,  
Mason county, state of Michigan, lying westerly of a line beginning at the extreme  
northernmost point of Block 151 of the map of the Second Addition to Piny Ridge  
resort, a subdivision of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of section 20,  
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T19N, R18W, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 45, Mason county records, thence  
across a bay of Hamlin lake on bearing 356o true a distance of 650 feet more or less to  
a point on a small island in Sable river outlet of Hamlin lake, thence continuing on  
said bearing 356o true, a distance of 650 feet more or less to the southerly extremity  
of a larger island in said Sable river outlet located easterly and adjacent to Lost lake in  
the southerly portion of section 17, T19N, R18W, thence along the easterly shoreline  
of said island a distance of 1,140 feet more or less to the northerly extremity of said  
island, thence northwesterly from said point a distance of 425 feet more or less to the  
northerly end of a foot bridge located along the east side of Lost lake at the outlet of said  
lake on the west shoreline of Hamlin lake, at a point near the east and west quarter  
line of section 17, T19N, R18W, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.753.5 Gun lake; night operations.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Gun lake, townships of Sherman and Freesoil, county of  
Mason, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30  
p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.753.6 Ford lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Ford lake, township of Sheridan, county of Mason, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.753.7 Long lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Long lake, township of Branch, county of Mason, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
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(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.753.8 Pere Marquette river, from Indian bridge downstream; slow--no  
wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the Pere Marquette river, Mason county, from Indian  
bridge, section 23, town 18 north, range 16 west, downstream to the north line of  
section 26, town 18 north, range 18 west, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 54, Mecosta county.  
R 281.754.1 Round, Mecosta, and Blue lakes; hours for high-speed boating  
and water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Round lake, Lake Mecosta, and Blue lake, township of  
Morton, county of Mecosta, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during  
the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.2  
restriction.  
Channels connected to Round, Mecosta, and Blue lakes; speed  
Rule 2. On the waters of all natural and artificial channels connected to Round lake,  
Lake Mecosta, and Blue lake, township of Morton, county of Mecosta, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.3 Muskegon river, west branch, from Blue lake downstream to dam;  
speed restriction.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the west branch of the Muskegon river, township of Morton,  
county of Mecosta, state of Michigan, from Blue lake downstream to the dam located in  
section 17 of the township of Morton, a distance of approximately 1/2 mile, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
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R 281.754.4 Horsehead lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Horsehead lake, sections 15, 16, 21, 22, 27 and 28, town 15  
north, range 8 west, township of Martiny, county of Mecosta, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.5 Little John Brown lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Little John Brown lake, sections 15 and 22, town 15 north,  
range 8 west, township of Martiny, county of Mecosta, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.6 Big John Brown lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Big John Brown lake, section 15, town 15 north, range 8  
west, township of Martiny, county of Mecosta, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a boat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.7 School Section lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 7. On the waters of School Section lake, sections 16 and 21, town 14 north, range  
8 west, Morton township, Mecosta county, an operator of a vessel, during the period  
from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall not:  
(a) Operate such vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
vessel reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
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R 281.754.8 School Section lake canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the canals connected to School Section lake, in the southwest  
1/4 of section 16, town 14 north, range 8 west, Morton township, Mecosta county,  
an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very  
slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.9 Alma lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Alma lake, section 32, town 16 north, range 9 west, Grant  
township, Mecosta county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.10 Pretty lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Pretty lake, sections 11 and 14, town 15 north, range 8  
west, Martiny township, Mecosta county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30  
p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.11 Lake 28; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Lake 28, sections 28 and 33, T15N, R7W, Sheridan  
township, Mecosta county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-  
-no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.754.12 Jehnsen lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Jehnsen lake, sections 9, 10, 15, and 16, T15N, R8W,  
Martiny township, Mecosta county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1984 AACS.  
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Regulation No. 55, Menominee county.  
R 281.755.1 Long lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Long lake, Lake township, Menominee county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in  
the propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar  
contrivance during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.755.2 Lake Ann.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Lake Ann, Lake township, Menominee county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 56, Midland county.  
R 281.756.1 Sanford lake, portion of; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On that portion of the waters of Sanford lake, sections 13 and 24, T15N,  
R1W, village of Sanford and Jerome township, Midland county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within 200 feet of the US-  
10 highway bridge.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.756.2 Sanford lake, connecting waters; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Black creek, section 11, T15N, R1W, Jerome township,  
Midland county, from the West River road bridge downstream to Sanford lake, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 58, Monroe county.  
R 281.758.1 Swan creek and canals and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 1. On the waters of Swan creek and all natural and artificial canals and  
channels in the village of Estral Beach, Monroe county, it shall be unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.758.2 Allen's Cove creek and canals and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Allen's Cove creek and all natural and artificial canals  
and channels in the city of Luna Pier, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.758.3 Halfway creek, North Maumee bay, Shantee creek, Ottawa river;  
slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. It is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow—no wake speed on  
the following described waters in Erie township, Monroe county:  
(a) On the waters of Halfway creek, sections 32 to 34, T8S, R8E, from the Sudar  
avenue bridge, easterly to a line drawn from the easternmost point of land in the  
northwest 1/4 of section 34 to the southernmost point of Indian island thence to the  
easternmost point of land in the southeast 1/4 of section 34.  
(b) On the waters of Shantee creek, section 4, T9S, R8E, and section 33, T8S, R8E,  
from the Michigan-Ohio state line to its confluence with Halfway creek.  
(c) On the waters of the Ottawa river, section 3, T9S, R8E, and section 34, T8S, R8E  
from the Michigan-Ohio state line to its confluence with North Maumee bay.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.758.4 River Raisin, portion of; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of that portion of the River Raisin from dam no. 6 located  
easterly of the Detroit and Toledo shoreline railroad trestle, downstream to the west  
boundary of the River Raisin harbor survey line, city of Monroe, Monroe county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.758.5 Sandy creek bay and north lagoon; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Sandy creek bay and the north lagoon at Sterling state  
park, section 35, T6S, R9E, and section 2, T7S, R9E, Frenchtown township,  
Monroe county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.758.6 LaPlaisance creek; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of LaPlaisance creek, Monroe township, Monroe county,  
from LaPlaisance road, private claims 416 and 423, downstream to the outer pierhead,  
it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 59, Montcalm county.  
R 281.759.1 Little Whitefish lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Little Whitefish lake, Pierson township, county of Montcalm,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.2 Bass lake and Rock lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Bass lake and Rock lake, Richland township, Montcalm  
county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from  
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.3 Fifth lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Fifth lake, township of Belvidere, county of Montcalm,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.759.4 First to Fourth lakes, and Sixth lake; high-speed boating and water  
skiing prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of First lake, Second lake, Third lake, Fourth lake, and Sixth  
lake, township of Belvidere, county of Montcalm, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.5 Channels; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the channel connecting First lake and Second lake, the  
channel connecting Third lake and Fourth lake, and the channel connecting Fourth  
lake and Fifth lake, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.6 Muskelonge lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Muskelonge lake, township of Maple Valley, county of  
Montcalm, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from  
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.7 Horseshoe lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Horseshoe lake, township of Belvidere, county of Montcalm,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.8 Lake Montcalm; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
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Rule 8. On the waters of Lake Montcalm, section 31, T12N, R7W, Belvidere  
township, and section 6, T11N, R7W, Douglass township, Montcalm county, it is  
unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.9 Little Bass (Dawes) lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Little Bass (Dawes) lake, sections 9 and 16, T12N, R7W,  
Belvidere township, Montcalm county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.10 Rosa (Roosa) lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Rosa (Roosa) lake, section 25, T10N, R7W, Sidney  
township, Montcalm county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.759.11 Snow lake; slow--no wake zone.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Snow lake, sections 29, 30, 31, and 32, T9N, R6W,  
Bushnell township, Montcalm county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1982 AACS.  
Regulation No. 60, Montmorency county.  
R 281.760.1 Little Wolf lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Little Wolf lake, township of Albert, county of  
Montmorency, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period  
from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day shall:  
(a) Operator such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.768.3 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Oscoda county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.760.2 Ess (S) lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Ess (S) lake, sections 31 and 32, T32N, R4E, and sections 5  
and 6, T31N, R4E, Montmorency and Hillman townships, Montmorency county, it  
is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.760.6 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.760.7 Thunder Bay river from Rush lake to dam; high-speed boating and  
water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of the Thunder Bay river, sections 21, 28, 29 and 32, town 32  
north, range 3 east, Montmorency township, Montmorency county, from Rush lake  
downstream to the dam in section 21, town 32 north, range 3 east, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.760.8 Rush lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing, slow--no  
wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Rush lake, sections 31 and 32, town 32 north, range 3 east,  
Montmorency township, Montmorency county, it is unlawful:  
(a) Between the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(i) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(ii) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance, or  
(b) At any time when within 150 feet of a shoreline, to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, except when picking up or dropping off water skiers, so long as such operation is  
otherwise conducted with due regard for the safety of persons and property and in  
a line perpendicular to the shoreline insofar as it is reasonably possible.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.760.9 Gee lake; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 9. On the waters of Gee lake, sections 18 and 19, town 29 north, range 1 east,  
Albert township, Montmorency county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed. (See R 281.769.6 for that part of Gee lake lying in  
Otsego county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.760.10 Grass lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Grass lake, section 25, T32N, R3E, Montmorency township,  
Montmorency county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed when within 2,500 feet of the lake level control dam.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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281.760.11  
Thunder Bay river; high-speed boating and water skiing  
prohibited.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Thunder Bay river in sections 11, 12, 13, and 14, T30N,  
R2E, Briley township, Montmorency county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.760.12 Crooked lake and Crooked creek; high-speed boating and water  
skiing prohibited.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Crooked lake and Crooked creek, in sections 13, 23, 24,  
and 26, T30N, R2E, Briley township, Montmorency county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 61, Muskegon county.  
R 281.761.1 Mona lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Mona lake, Norton township, county of Muskegon, state of  
Michigan:  
(a) Boats shall be operated at a slow--no wake speed through the channel extending  
from the Lake Harbor bridge to Lake Michigan.  
(b) No operator of any motorboat shall operate his craft in the area from the  
northeastern abutment of the Lake Harbor Road bridge due east 100 feet, thence  
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northeastward at a distance of 100 feet from and parallel to the north shore of Mona  
lake for a distance of 1,025 feet, thence 000 degrees true to the northwestern  
shoreline of Mona lake.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.761.2 Channel from Bear lake to Muskegon lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Bear lake channel from its head at Bear lake to its mouth at  
Muskegon lake, a distance of approximately 2,250 feet, no operator of any motorboat  
shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.761.3 Wolf lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Wolf lake, township of Eggleston, county of Muskegon,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.761.4 Duck lake, west portion; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Duck lake, section 24, town 11 north, range 18 west, and  
sections 18 and 19, town 11 north, range 17 west, township of Fruitland, county of  
Muskegon, state of Michigan, west of a line beginning at a point on the north shore of  
Duck lake, 800 feet west of Lamos road and running due south to the opposite shore,  
no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very  
slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.761.5 Hart lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Hart lake, sections 30 and 31, town 12 north, range 15 west,  
Holton township, Muskegon county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m.  
and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.761.6 Stahl bayou; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Stahl bayou, section 35, T9N, R16W, Fruitport township,  
Muskegon county, north of the south line of section 35, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Editor's note: Former R 281.761.6, deriving from 1954 ACS 77 and containing similar provisions,  
expired by its own terms on January 1, 1977.  
R 281.761.7 Spring lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Spring lake, section 36, T9N, R16W, village of Fruitport,  
Fruitport township, Muskegon county, it is unlawful for:  
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 200 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.  
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed. (See R 281.770.9 covering that portion of Spring lake which lies in Ottawa  
county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
Editor's note: Former R 281.761.7, deriving from 1954 ACS 77 and containing similar provisions,  
expired by its own terms on January 1, 1977.  
R 281.761.8 White lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of White lake, city of Montague and the city of Whitehall,  
from the highway 31 bridge south to a line which extends in an easterly direction  
(090o true) from the southernmost portion of Maple Beach park to the nearest  
landfill, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1983 AACS.  
Regulation No. 62, Newaygo county.  
R 281.762.1 Bills, Sand, Baptist, Nichols, and Brookings lakes.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Bills lake, Sand lake, Baptist lake, Nichols lake and  
Brookings lake, Newaygo county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water  
skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance during the period from 6:30  
p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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Editor's note: This rule has been superseded as to Brookings lake (name changed to Woodland lake) by  
R 281.762.17.  
R 281.762.2 Diamond, Pickerel and Kimball lakes.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Diamond lake, Pickerel lake and Kimball lake, Newaygo  
county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall during the period from  
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.3 Channel between Sylvan and Emerald lakes.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the channel connecting Sylvan lake to Emerald lake,  
Newaygo county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.4 Brooks lake, bay in government lot 3 of section 28 of Brooks  
township; speed restriction.  
Rule 4. On the waters of that bay of Brooks lake which is entirely in government lot  
3 of section 28, Brooks township, county of Newaygo, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.5 Brooks lake, portion in section 29 of Brooks township; high-speed  
boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Brooks lake which are in section 29 of Brooks township,  
county of Newaygo, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R
281.762.6  
Brooks lake, portion; high-speed boating and water skiing  
prohibited.  
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Rule 6. On the waters of that bay of Brooks lake which is partially in government lot  
1 of section 28, Brooks township, county of Newaygo, state of Michigan, which lie north  
of a line drawn due east to the opposite shore of said bay from a permanent metal  
monument near the west shore of said bay, said monument being 93.33 feet south of  
the common line between lots 12 and 13 of Joan park, a subdivision of government lot  
1, section 28, Brooks township, a plat recorded in Newaygo county liber 4 of plats,  
page 30, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.7 Robinson lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Robinson lake, township of Sherman, county of Newaygo,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.8 Ryerson lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Ryerson lake, sections 27, 28, 33 and 34, town 13 north, range  
13 west, township of Sherman, county of Newaygo, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.9 Martin lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Martin lake, section 19, town 13 north, range 14 west, Dayton  
township, Newaygo county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
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History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.10 Knowles lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Knowles lake, section 19, town 13 north, range 14 west,  
Dayton township, Newaygo county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.11 Nichols lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Nichols lake, sections 31 and 32, town 16 north, range  
13 west, Lilley township, and sections 5 and 6, town 15 north, range 13 west,  
Merrill township, Newaygo county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.12 Lilley lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Lilley lake, sections 11 and 12, town 16 north, range 13  
west, Lilley township, Newaygo county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.13 Sisson lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 13. On the waters of Sisson lake, section 11, town 16 north, range 13  
west, Lilley township, Newaygo county, it is unlawful to: (a) Operate a vessel at high  
speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on waterskis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.762.14 Woodland lake, certain bays; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 14. On the bays of Woodland lake, sections 9 and 10, T15N, R13W, Merrill  
township, Newaygo county, hereinafter described, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed west of a line beginning where the west line  
of lot 1, block 234, Woodland Park subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's  
edge and thence to where the west line of lot 2, block 16, Woodland Park subdivision,  
intersects the water's edge.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.15 East lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 15. On the waters of East lake, section 10, T15N, R13W, Merrill township,  
Newaygo county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.16 East lake channel; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 16. On the waters of the channel from East lake to Woodland lake, section 10,  
T15N, R13W, Merrill township, Newaygo county, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.17 Woodland lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 17. On the bays of Woodland lake, sections 9 and 10, T15N, R13W, Merrill  
township, Newaygocounty, it is unlawful between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. of  
the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.18 Bitely lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 18. On the waters of Bitely lake, sections 28, 33, and 34, T16N, R13W, Lilley  
township, Newaygo county, if is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
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(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.19 Pettibone lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 19. On the waters of Pettibone lake, sections 13 and 24, T16N, R13W, Lilley  
township, Newaygo county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.762.20 Mill lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 20. On the waters of Mill lake, section 27, T16N, R13W, Lilley township,  
Newaygo county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an  
electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 63, Oakland county.  
R 281.763.1 Kent lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Kent lake, Milford township and Lyon township, Oakland  
county, state of Michigan, the following controls apply:  
(a) No person shall operate a motorboat at a speed in excess of 10 statute miles per  
hour, except an authorized patrol boat or emergency rescue craft.  
(b) No person shall operate any watercraft so as to tow or otherwise assist in the  
propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance,  
or permit himself to be so towed.  
(c) Rubber rafts and all floating devices other than boats, may be used only in swim  
areas or special designated areas. (See R 281.747.1 for regulation covering the part of  
this lake in Livingston county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.2 Stoney Creek lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Stoney Creek lake, township of Oakland, county of Oakland,  
state of Michigan:  
(a) Rubber rafts and all floating devices, other than vessels, shall not be used except in  
swimming areas or special areas designated for their use.  
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(b) No operator of any vessel shall operate such vessel within areas prohibited to  
boating.  
(c) No operator of any motorboat shall operate such motorboat at a rate of speed greater  
than 10 statute miles per hour, except an authorized patrol boat or emergency  
rescue craft.  
(d) No operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the  
propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
(See R 281.750.1 for regulation covering the part of this lake in Macomb county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.3 Big and Little School Lot lakes and connecting channel; high-speed  
boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Big School Lot lake, Little School Lot lake and the waters of  
the channel connecting Big School Lot lake and Little School Lot lake, section 16,  
town 4 north, range 7 east, township of Rose, county of Oakland, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.4 Taylor lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Taylor lake, section 8, town 4 north, range 7 east, Rose  
township, Oakland county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.5 Orchard lake, part adjoining public access site; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Orchard lake, sections 14 and 15, town 2 north, range 9 east,  
city of Orchard Lake Village, Oakland county, for a distance of 200 feet in any direction  
from the state public access site, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.6 Walnut lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
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Rule 6. On the waters of Walnut lake, sections 24 and 25, town 2 north, range 9 east,  
West Bloomfield township, Oakland county, an operator of a vessel, during the period  
from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall not:  
(a) Operate such vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
vessel reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.7 Buckhorn lake, north basin; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Buckhorn lake, sections 21 and 22, town 4 north, range 7  
east, Rose township, Oakland county, north of Demode road, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.8 Fish lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Fish lake, section 32, town 4 north, range 7 east, Rose  
township, Oakland county, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash  
created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.9 Lake Orion; prohibited conduct.  
Rule 9. (1) On the waters of Lake Orion and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, sections 2, 3, 10, and 11, T4N, R10E, village of Lake Orion and Orion  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed when within 100 feet of any  
shore, dock, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing area, or vessel moored or at anchor,  
except when water skiers are being picked up or dropped off if that operation is  
otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of persons and property and in  
accordance with the laws of this state.  
(2) On the waters of Lake Orion and the canals and channels connected thereto,  
sections 2, 3, 10, and 11, T4N, R10E, village of Lake Orion and Orion township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful, during the period of 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour  
before sunrise, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(3) On the waters of Lake Orion and the canals and channels connected thereto,  
sections 2, 3, 10, and 11, T4N, R10E, village of Lake Orion and Orion township,  
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Oakland county, it is unlawful at any time to operate a vessel at a speed in excess of  
40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.10 Little Square lake.  
Rule 10. On the waters of that portion of Square lake lying west of a railroad bridge  
and locally known as Little Square lake, township of Orion, county of Oakland,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.11 Davison lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Davison lake, Brandon township, Oakland county, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.744.2 for regulation  
covering that part of this lake lying in Hadley township, Lapeer county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.12 Pontiac lake; speed restriction and distance from shoreline and  
islands.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Pontiac lake, township of White Lake and township of  
Waterford, county of Oakland, state of Michigan, persons operating vessels shall, in  
addition to the restrictions set forth in section 18 of Act No. 245 of the Public Acts  
of 1959, as amended, maintain a distance of 100 feet from the shoreline and from any  
island, except when proceeding at a slow--no wake speed and except when picking up  
or dropping off water skiers, so long as such operation is otherwise conducted with  
due regard to the safety of persons and property and in a line perpendicular to  
the shoreline insofar as it is reasonably possible, and in accordance with the laws of this  
state.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.13 Pontiac lake; water skiers' distances.  
Rule 13. Persons navigating, steering or controlling themselves while being towed  
on water skis, water sleds, surfboards or similar contrivances shall maintain a distance  
of 100 feet from the shoreline and from any island, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing  
area or vessel moored or at anchor, except when being picked up or dropped off,  
so long as such operation is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of  
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persons and property and in a line perpendicular to the shoreline insofar as it is  
reasonably possible, and in accordance with the laws of this state.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.14 Voorheis lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 14. On the waters of Voorheis lake, township of Orion, county of Oakland,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.15 Heron lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 15. On the waters of Heron lake, sections 28 and 29, town 5 north, range 8 east,  
Groveland township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.16 Seymour lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 16. On the waters of Seymour lake, sections 27, 34 and 35, town 5 north, range  
9 east, Brandon township, Oakland county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.17 Cass lake, Gerundegut bay and canals and channels;  
slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 17. On the waters of Gerundegut bay of Cass lake and connected artificial and  
natural canals and channels, section 3, town 2 north, range 9 east, West Bloomfield  
township, and sections 33 and 34, town 3 north, range 9 east, Waterford township,  
Oakland county, beginning at a line running from the point where Algonquin drive  
intersects the westerly shore and thence northeasterly to the nearest shore, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.18 Cedar Island lake, certain bays; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 18. On the bays of Cedar Island lake, town 3 north, range 8 east, White Lake  
township, Oakland county, hereinafter described, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed:  
(a) Southerly and westerly of a line beginning where the east line of lot 42, Golden  
Shores subdivision no. 1, intersects the water's edge and thence to the point where  
the north line of lot 54, Cedar View subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's  
edge.  
(b) Westerly of a line beginning where the north line of lot 26, Cedar View  
subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence south to the nearest  
opposite shore.  
(c) Southerly from a line beginning where the north line of lot 9, Golden Shores  
subdivision no. 1, intersects the water's edge and thence westerly to where the north  
line of lot 39, Golden Shores subdivision no. 1, intersects the water's edge.  
(d) Westerly of a line beginning where the east line of lot 75, Cedar Shores  
subdivision no. 2, intersects the water's edge and thence northerly to the point where the  
north line of lot 93, Cedar Shores subdivision no. 3, intersects the water's edge.  
(e) North of a line beginning where the east line of lot 54, Cedar Shores  
subdivision no. 1, intersects the water's edge and thence westerly to the point where the  
south line of lot 23, Cedar Shores subdivision, intersects the water's edge.  
(f) West of a line beginning where the west line of lot 148, Cedar Shores  
subdivision no. 4, meets the most easterly point of lot 139, Cedar Shores subdivision  
no. 4.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.19 Huron river adjacent to Cedar Island lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 19. On the waters of the Huron river, section 26, town 3 north, range 8 east,  
White Lake township, Oakland county, from the north line of lot 139, Cedar Shores  
subdivision no. 4, downstream to the east line of lot 148, Cedar Shores subdivision  
no. 4, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.20 Morris lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 20. On the waters of Morris lake, section 22, town 2 north, range 9 east, West  
Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operator a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.21 Simpson lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 21. On the waters of Simpson lake, section 23, town 2 north, range 9 east, West  
Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.763.22 Brookfield pond; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 22. On the waters of Brookfield pond, section 13, town 2 north, range 9 east,  
West Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.23 Moon lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 23. On the waters of Moon lake, sections 13 and 14, town 2 north, range 9 east,  
West Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.24 Woodpecker lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 24. On the waters of Woodpecker lake, sections 20 and 21, town 2 north, rang  
9 east, West Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is  
unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.25 Deer lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 25. On the waters of Deer lake, sections 19 and 30, T4N, R9E, Independence  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.  
of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.26 Deer lake; limitation of water skiers.  
Rule 26. On the waters of Deer lake, sections 19 and 30, T4N, R9E, Independence  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
more than 2 persons at 1 time on water skis, water sled, kite, surfboard or other similar  
contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.27 Deer lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 27. On the waters of Deer lake, sections 19 and 30, T4N, R9E, Independence  
township, Oakland county, north of the south line of the northwest 1/4 of the  
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southeast 1/4, section 19, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.28 Wolverine lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 28. On the waters of Wolverine lake, sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E,  
village of Wolverine lake, Oakland county, northerly of a line from where the west  
line of lot 23, Stuarts Oak Island subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's edge  
and thence to the northernmost point of land in outlot "a," Paynes Manor subdivision, it  
is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.29 Artificial channels and canals, Wolverine lake; slow—no wake  
speed.  
Rule 29. On the waters of all artificial channels and canals connected to Wolverine  
lake, sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E, village of Wolverine lake, Oakland  
county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.30 Wolverine lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 30. On the waters of Wolverine lake, sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E,  
village of Wolverine lake, Oakland county, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.31 Wolverine lake; airboats prohibited.  
Rule 31. On the waters of Wolverine lake, sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E,  
village of Wolverine lake, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate an airboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.32 Wolverine lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 32. On the waters of Wolverine lake, sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E,  
village of Wolverine lake, Oakland county, between a line from where the south line  
of lot 49, Schulte-Hoffman Spring Park subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's  
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edge and thence easterly to where the north line of lot 20, Shankin's Wolverine Lake  
subdivision, as extended, meets the water's edge and a line from where the south  
line of lot 39, Schulte-Hoffman Spring Park subdivision intersects the water's edge  
and thence easterly to where the south line of lot 12, Shankin's Wolverine Lake  
subdivision, as extended, meets the water's edge, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.33 Loon lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 33. On the waters of Loon lake, section 29, T2N, R8E, city of Wixom, Oakland  
county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. of the following  
day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, kite, surfboard or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.35 Lower Straits lake canal; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 35. On the waters of the canal connected to Lower Straits lake, section 11,  
T2N, R8E, Commerce township, Oakland county, north and west of a line from where  
the south line of lot 29, North Shores subdivision as extended intersects the water's  
edge and thence easterly to the nearest opposite shore, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.36 Cass lake; high-speed boating and water skiing controls.  
Rule 36. On the waters of Cass lake, Oakland county, it is unlawful:  
(a) Between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day to operate a  
vessel at high speed or have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on  
water skis, water sled, kite, surfboard, or similar contrivance.  
(b) At any time to operate a vessel in excess of 50 miles per hour (80 kilometers per  
hour).  
(c) To operate a vessel in excess of a slow--no wake speed in the northerly tip of  
Coles bay, Waterford township, within the north half of the northwest quarter of the  
southwest quarter of section 35, T3N, R9E.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.37 Wolverine lake; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 37. On the waters of Wolverine lake, sections 22, 23, 27 and 28, T2N, R8E,  
village of Wolverine lake, Oakland county, it is unlawful to anchor or moor a vessel  
at a distance greater than 100 feet from any shore, between 11:00 a.m. and 7:30  
p.m. during June, July and August, except in those parts of Wolverine lake  
established as slow--no wake zones.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.38 Middle Straits lake, Commerce township; slow--no wake  
speed.  
Rule 38. On the waters of Middle Straits lake, in sections 12 and 13, T2N, R8E,  
Commerce township, Oakland county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.39 Middle Straits lake, West Bloomfield township.  
Rule 39. (1) On that part of the waters of Middle Straits lake located in section 7, T2N,  
R9E, West Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful for the operator of  
a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
(2) On that part of the waters of Middle Straits lake located in sections 17 and 18,  
T2N, R9E, West Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful on Sundays,  
memorial day, independence day, and labor day, except between the hours of 10:00  
a.m. and 6:30 p.m., to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.40 Lakeville lake; prohibited conduct.  
Rule 40. (1) On the waters of Lakeville lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, sections 21, 22, 26, 27, and 28, T5N, R11E, Addison township, Oakland  
county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed  
when within 100 feet of any shore, dock, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing area, or  
vessel moored or at anchor, except when water skiers are being picked up or  
dropped off if that operation is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of  
persons and property and in accordance with the laws of this state.  
(2) On the waters of Lakeville lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, sections 21, 22, 26, 27, and 28, T5N, R11E, Addison township, Oakland  
county, it is unlawful, during the period of  
sunrise, to:  
1
hour after sunset to 1 hour before  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
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(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(3) On the waters of Lakeville lake, sections 21, 22, 26, 27, and 28, T5N, R11E,  
Addison township, Oakland county, it is unlawful at any time to operate a vessel at a  
speed in excess of 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour).  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.41 Parke lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 41. On the waters of Parke lake, section 20, T4N, R9E, Independence township  
and village of Clarkston, Oakland county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.42 Davis lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 42. On the waters of Davis lake, section 28, T5N, R10E, Oxford township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.43 Commerce lake; channels and canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 43. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Commerce lake,  
sections 10, 15, and 16, T2N, R8E, Commerce township, Oakland county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.44 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.  
R 281.763.45 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.  
R 281.763.46 Mitchell lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
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Rule 46. On the waters of Mitchell lake, sections 4 and 9, T5N, R7E, Holly  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except  
an electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.47 Dunham lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 47. On the waters of Dunham lake, sections 18 and 19, T3N, R7E, Highland  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.(See R 281.747.16 for  
the regulation covering the part of Dunham lake which lies in Livingston county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.48 Sears lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 48. On the waters of Sears lake, sections 5 and 8, T2N, R7E, Milford  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.49 Cranberry lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 49. On the waters of Cranberry lake, section 17, T4N, R9E, Independence  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.50 Bogie lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 50. On the waters of Bogie lake, section 33, T3N, R8E, White Lake township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an  
electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.51 Lake Angela; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 51. On the waters of Lake Angela, section 16, T1N, R7E, Lyon township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an  
electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.52 Round lake; motorboats prohibited.  
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Rule 52. On the waters of Round lake, section 26, T5N, R11E, Addison township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.53 Round lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 53. On the waters of Round lake, section 2, T4N, R9E, Independence township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an  
electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.54 Rescinded.  
History: 1992 AACS.  
R 281.763.55 Manitou lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 55. On the waters of Manitou lake, sections 34 and 35, T5N, R10E, Oxford  
township, and sections 2 and 3, T4N, R10E, Orion township, Oakland county, it is  
unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an electric motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.56 Cross lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 56. On the waters of Cross lake, section 5, T2N, R9E, West Bloomfield  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate  
except an electric motor.  
a
vessel powered by a motor  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.57 Orchard lake; watercraft speed limit.  
Rule 57. On the waters of Orchard lake, sections 9, 10, 11, 14, and 15, T2N, R9E, city  
of Orchard Lake village, Oakland county, it is unlawful at any time to operate a vessel  
in excess of 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.763.58 Stringy lakes (Tan, Clear, Squaw, Second, Spring, Cedar,  
and Long); watercraft speed limit.  
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Rule 58. On the waters of Stringy lakes, sections 28 and 29, T5N, R10E, Oxford  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful at any time to operate a vessel in excess of 40  
miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour).  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.763.59 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 1992 AACS.  
R 281.763.60 Mill lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 60. On the waters of Mill lake, sections 19 and 20, T4N, R10E, Orion  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except  
an electric motor.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.763.61 Harvey lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 61. On the waters of Harvey lake, sections 15 and 22, T3N, R7E, Highland  
township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor  
except an electric motor.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.763.62 Bass lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 62. On the waters of Bass lake, section 16, T2N, R8E, Commerce township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an  
electric motor.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.763.63 Darb lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 63. On the waters of Darb lake, sections 4, 5, 8, and 9, T2N, R9E, West  
Bloomfield township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by  
a motor except an electric motor.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.763.64 Perry lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
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Rule 64. On the waters of Perry lake, section 21, T5N, R9E, Brandon township,  
Oakland county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an  
electric motor.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.763.65 Indianwood lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 65. On the waters of Indianwood lake, sections 3 and 4, T4N, R10E, Orion  
township and section 34, T5N, R10E, Oxford township, Oakland county, it is unlawful to  
operate a vessel powered by a motor except an electric motor.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
R 281.763.67 Rescinded.  
History: 1982 AACS; 2014 AACS.  
Regulation No. 64, Oceana county.  
R 281.764.1 McLaren lake, southwest portion; high-speed boating and water  
skiing prohibited.  
Rule 1. On all those waters of McLaren lake lying westerly of a line 200 feet east and  
parallel with the section line common to sections 11 and 12, T14N, R15W, township of  
Newfield, county of Oceana, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on  
water skis, water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.764.2 McLaren lake, northwest bay; high-speed boating and water skiing  
prohibited.  
Rule 2. On all those waters of McLaren lake lying westerly of a line commencing at  
a point at the water's edge of said lake approximately 462 feet south of the center  
post of section 1, T14N, R15W, thence southwesterly to the opposite shore of a bay  
at a point on the southeast and west 1/8 line of section 1, T14N, R15W, township of  
Newfield, county of Oceana, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
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R 281.764.3 Pentwater lake and entrance channel; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the Pentwater lake and the entrance channel to Pentwater  
lake, village of Pentwater and township of Pentwater, county ofOceana, state of  
Michigan, from the Pentwater entrance channel pierhead to a line drawn from Popp's  
point in the village of Pentwater westerly to the west shore of Pentwater lake, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed as low--no wake speed, which means a speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.764.4 Upper Silver lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Upper Silver lake, sections 16, 17, 20, and 21, T15N, R18W,  
Golden township, Oceana county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, for the operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1981 AACS.  
R 281.764.5 School Section lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 5. On the waters of School Section lake, sections 15 and 16, T16N, R15W,  
Colfax township, Oceana county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.764.6 School Section lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 6. On the waters of School Section lake, sections 15 and 16, T16N, R15W,  
Colfax township, Oceana county, west of a line from the most southerly point of  
lot 17, Dennis subdivision, southerly to the nearest opposite shore, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 65, Ogemaw county.  
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R 281.765.1 Horseshoe lake; speed restriction.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Horseshoe lake, Foster township, Ogemaw county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.2 Lake Ogemaw; Churchill and Mills townships; hours for high-  
speed boating and water skiing; distance from shore.  
Rule 2. (1) On the waters of Lake Ogemaw, sections 34 and 35, T22N, R3E, Churchill  
township, and sections 2 and 3, T21N, R3E, Mills township, Ogemaw county, it is  
unlawful, during the period of May 15 to September 15, on Saturdays, Sundays,  
memorial day, independence day, and labor day, except between the hours of 10:00  
a.m. and 6:30 p.m., to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(2) On the waters of Lake Ogemaw, sections 34 and 35, T22N, R3E, Churchill  
township, and sections 2 and 3, T21N, R3E, Mills township, Ogemaw county, it is  
unlawful to operate a vessel when within 100 feet of any shore, except when the vessel  
is proceeding at a slow--no wake speed, or when water skiers are being picked up or  
dropped off, if that operation is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety  
of persons and property and in accordance with the laws of this state.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.3 Everett lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Everett lake, section 10, town 22 north, range 4 east, township  
of Logan, county of Ogemaw, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.4 Little Stylus lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Little Stylus lake, section 4, town 22 north, range 4 east,  
township of Logan, county of Ogemaw, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
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R 281.765.5 Bush lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Bush lake, sections 23 and 26, town 21 north, range 3 east,  
township of Mills, county of Ogemaw, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.6 Feeding Ground lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Feeding Ground lake, section 25, town 21 north, range 3 east,  
township of Mills, county of Ogemaw, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day,  
shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.7 Devoe lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Devoe lake, sections 11 and 12, town 23 north, range 3 east,  
Cumming township, Ogemaw county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.8 Grebe lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Grebe lake, sections 1 and 12, town 23 north, range 3 east,  
Cumming township, and section 7, town 23 north, range 4 east, Hill township,  
Ogemaw county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.9 Grousehaven lake; motorboats prohibited.  
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Rule 9. On the waters of Grousehaven lake, sections 1 and 2, town 23 north, range 3  
east, Cumming township, Ogemaw county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.10 Jewett lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 10. On the waters of Jewett lake, section 11, town 23 north, range 3 east,  
Cumming township, Ogemaw county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.11 Lodge lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Lodge lake, sections 1 and 12, town 23 north, range 3 east,  
Cumming township, Ogemaw county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.12 Scaup lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Scaup lake, section 12, town 23 north, range 3 east,  
Cumming township, Ogemaw county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.13 Skidway lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 13. On the waters of Skidway lake, section 26, T21N, R3E, Mills township,  
Ogemaw county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of  
the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.765.14 Hardwood lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 14. On the waters of Hardwood lake, section 6, T21N, R4E, Richland township,  
Ogemaw county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of  
the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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Regulation No. 66, Ontonagon county.  
R 281.766.1 Courtney lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Courtney lake, sections 4 and 9, town 50 north, range 37  
west, township of Bohemia, county of Ontonagon, state of Michigan, no operator  
of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a speed whereby  
the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 67, Osceola county.  
R 281.767.1 Center lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Center lake, sections 21 and 22, town 20 north,  
range 9 west, Sherman township, Osceola county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.767.2 Tiff lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Tiff lake, sections 16 and 17, T17N, R8W, Evart township,  
Osceola county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 68, Oscoda county.  
R 281.768.1 Loon, Perry, and Tee lakes.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Loon lake, Perry lake and Tee lake, Oscoda county, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in  
the propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard, or other similar  
contrivance during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Cross-references: As to Tea lake (also called Tee lake), see also R  
281.768.4 and R 281.768.5.  
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R 281.768.2 McCollum lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of McCollum lake, Oscoda county, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the  
propulsion of a person on water skis, water  
sled, surfboard, or other similar  
contrivance during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
(See R 281.701.2 for regulation covering the part of this lake lying in Alcona county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.768.3 Little Wolf lake; high-speed boating and water skiing hours.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Little Wolf lake, township of Greenwood, county of Oscoda,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m.  
to 10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.760.1 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Montmorency county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.768.4 Tea lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Tea lake, sections 2, 3, 10 and 11, T28N, R1E, Greenwood  
township, Oscoda county, it is unlawful between the hours of of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00  
a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.768.5 Tea lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Tea lake, sections 2, 3, 10 and 11, T28N, R1E, Greenwood  
township, Oscoda county, south of a line from where the north line of lot 23, T-La-Ka  
Park No. 1 subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence west to the  
nearest opposite shore, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 69, Otsego county.  
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R 281.769.1 Perch lakes; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Perch lakes, section 30, town 30 north, range 3 west, Bagley  
township, Otsego county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.2 Bradford lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Bradford lake, sections 29, 31 and 32, town 29 north, range  
3 west, Otsego lake township, Otsego county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30  
p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.720.8 for that part of  
Bradford lake which lies in Crawford county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.3 Heart lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Heart lake, section 20, town 29 north, range 3 west, Otsego  
Lake township, Otsego county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.4 Heart lake, west part; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Heart lake, section 20, towns 29 north, range 3 west, Otsego  
Lake township, Otsego county, west of a line beginning where the west line of lot 44,  
Heart Lake subdivision no. 2, intersects the shore of the lake and thence southerly to  
where the west line of lot 83, Heart Lake subdivision no. 2, intersects the shore, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.5 Clear lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Clear lake, section 7, town 29 north, range 1 west, Charlton  
township, Otsego county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
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water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.6 Gee lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Gee lake, sections 13 and 24, town 29 north, range 1 west,  
Charlton township, Otsego county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed. (See R 281.760.9 for that part of Gee lake lying in  
Montmorency county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.7 Traverse lakes; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of the Traverse lakes, sections 23 and 24, town 30  
north, range 1 west, Charlton township, Otsego county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.8 Opal lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Opal lake, sections 1 and 12, town 29 north, range 3 west,  
Otsego Lake township, Otsego county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m.  
and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.9 Section One lake; water skiing and high-speed boating prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Section One lake, section 36, town 29 north,  
range 3 west, Otsego Lake township, Otsego county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
a
person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.720.9 for the  
regulation covering that part of Section One lake that lies in Crawford county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.10 Big lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
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Rule 10. On the waters of Big lake, section 8, T30N, R2W, Chester township,  
Otsego county, between a line from where the west line of lot 6, supervisor's plat of  
Shallow Shores subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence to the  
most westerly point of Hilton island and a line from where the west line of lot 22,  
supervisor's plat of Shallow Shores subdivision, as extended, intersects the water's  
edge and thence to the most easterly point of Hilton island, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.11 Big lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Big lake, section 8, T30N, R2W, Chester township,  
Otsego county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.12 Little Bear lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 12. On the waters of Little Bear lake, section 35, T30N, R1W, and section 2,  
T29N, R1W, Charlton township, Otsego county, it is unlawful, between the hours of  
6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.769.13 Pickerel lake; operation of vessel powered by motor.  
Rule 13. On the waters of Pickerel lake, section 11, T32N, R2W, Corwith township,  
Otsego county, it is unlawful to operate a vessel powered by a motor except an electric  
motor.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 70, Ottawa county.  
R 281.770.1 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 2017 AACS.  
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R 281.770.2 Rescinded  
History: 1998-2000 AACS.  
R 281.770.3 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 2017 AACS.  
R 281.770.4 Grand river in Spring Lake village; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 15, 16, 21 and 22, town 8 north,  
range 16 west, Spring Lake village, Ottawa county, beginning at the entrance to Spring  
lake and continuing in an easterly direction for a distance of 4,000 feet, it shall be  
unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within 200  
feet of the north shore.Slow--no wake speed means a very slow speed whereby the  
wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.5 Spring lake entrance channel; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the entrance channel to Spring lake, section 16, town 8  
north, range 16 west, Spring Lake village, Ottawa county, from the Grand river,  
northerly to the Grand Trunk railway bridge, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby  
the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.6 Grand river in Grand Haven township; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of the Grand river in section 1, town 7 north, range 16 west,  
Grand Haven township, Ottawa county, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel  
to exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or  
wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.7 Millhouse bayou; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Millhouse bayou, section 1, town 7 north, range 16 west,  
Grand Haven township, Ottawa county, from Mercury Drive bridge to the Grand river,  
it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed,  
which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel  
would be minimal.  
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R 281.770.8 Pottawatomie bayou; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Pottawatomie bayou, section 36, town 8 north, range 16  
west, Grand Haven township, Ottawa county, for a distance of 500 feet westerly from  
Grand river, it shall be unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.9 Spring lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Spring lake adjacent to the city of Ferrysburg, village of  
Spring Lake, Spring Lake township, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for:  
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 200 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.  
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed. (See R 281.761.7, covering that portion of Spring lake which lies in  
Muskegon county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
Editor's note: Former R 281.770.9, deriving from ACS 77, and containing similar provisions, expired  
by its own terms on January 1, 1977.  
R 281.770.10 Spring lake and connected waters; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. It is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed on the following described waters in the city of Ferrysburg, village of Spring  
Lake, Spring Lake township, Ottawa county:  
(a) Smith bayou: On the waters of Smith bayou, sections 9, 15, and 16, T8N, R16W,  
city of Ferrysburg, Ottawa county, northwesterly of  
a
line beginning where the  
centerline of Reenders street, as extended, intersects the water's edge and thence  
southwesterly to the nearest opposite shore.  
(b) Hammond bayou: On the waters of Hammond bayou, sections 11 and 14, T8N,  
R16W, Spring Lake township, Ottawa county, easterly of a line  
beginning where the east line of lot 20, plat of Longview, intersects the water's edge  
and thence southerlyto the nearest opposite shore.  
(c) Cornelius bayou: On the waters of Cornelius bayou, sections 2 and 3, T8N, R16W,  
Spring Lake township, Ottawa county, west of a line beginning where the west line of  
lot 24, Belle Point subdivision, intersects the water's edge and thence southwestly to  
the nearest opposite shore.  
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(d) Stahl bayou: On the waters of Stahl bayou, section 2, T8N, R16W, Spring Lake  
township, Ottawa county, north of a line from the easternmost point of lot 7, Belle  
Point subdivision, northeasterly to the nearest opposite shore.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Editor's note: Former R 281.770.10, deriving from ACS 77, and containing similar provisions,  
expired by its own terms on January 1, 1977.  
R 281.770.11 Grand river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 11. On the waters of the Grand river, section 31, town 8 north, range 15 west,  
Crockery and Robinson townships, Ottawa county, from its confluence with Indian  
channel upstream 3,500 feet, it is unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow-  
-no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.12 Grand river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 12. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 33 and 34, town 8 north, range  
15 west, Crockery and Robinson townships, Ottawa county, from a point where 120th  
avenue, as extended, meets the water's edge, downstream for 2,500 feet and  
upstream for 1,500 feet, it is unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.13 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 2001 AACS.  
R 281.770.14 Lake Macatawa, Kollen park; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 14. On the waters of Lake Macatawa, city of Holland and township of Park,  
county of Ottawa, east of a line beginning where Cleveland avenue as extended meets  
the water's edge, and thence north to the nearest opposite shore, to a line beginning  
where Washington boulevard as extended  
intersects the water's edge, and thence north to the nearest opposite shore, it is  
unlawful for:  
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 200 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.  
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 600 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.770.15 Macatawa river, city of Holland; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 15. On the waters of the Macatawa river, city of Holland, county of Ottawa, from  
a line from where Fourth street as extended west intersects the water's edge and thence  
northeasterly to the nearest north shore, upstream to a point 1,500 feet upstream  
from the North River Avenue bridge, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.16 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC; 2018 AACS.  
R 281.770.17 Grand river, entrance channel; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 17. On the waters of the Grand river and entrance channel, sections 19, 20, 29  
and 30, T8N, R16W, city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, from the entrance channel  
pierhead upstream to a line drawn from the north shore of South channel, at its  
confluence with the Grand river, westerly to the west shore of the Grand river, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.18 Grand river, South channel; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 18. On the waters of South channel, sections 20 and 21, T8N, R16W,city of  
Grand Haven, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.19 Grand river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 19. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 16, 17, 20 and 21, T8N, R16W,  
city of Grand Haven, Ottawa county, from the Grand Trunk railway bridge  
downstream for 3,200 feet and upstream for 1,000 feet, it is unlawful for the operator of  
a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.20 Grand river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 20. On the waters of the Grand river, sections 16 and 21, T8N, R16W, city of  
Grand Haven, Ottawa county, from buoy no. 14, which lies 600 feet, more or less,  
upstream from U.S. 31 highway bridge, westerly to the west shore, and along the  
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westerly shore to the entrance of South channel and when within 300 feet of the  
shoreline, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.21 Lake Macatawa entrance channel; swimming prohibited.  
Rule 21. On the waters of the entrance channel to Lake Macatawa from Lake  
Michigan, section 33, T5N, R16W, Park township, Ottawa county, it is unlawful for a  
person to swim.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.770.27 Spring lake; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 27. On that portion of the waters of Spring lake located within section 16,  
T8N, R16W, city of Ferrysburg, Ottawa county, and village of Spring Lake, Ottawa  
county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1982 AACS.  
Regulation No. 71, Presque Isle county.  
R 281.771.1 Rainy river from mouth to Cold creek; speed restriction.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Rainy river, township of North Allis, county of Presque Isle,  
state of Michigan, from its mouth located in the northwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of  
section 5, town 35 north, range 2 east, to its confluence with Cold creek located in the  
southwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of section 5, town 35 north, range 2 east, no  
operator of any vessel shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.771.2 Lost lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Lost lake, sections 32 and 33, town 34 north, range 4 east,  
Bismarck township, Presque Isle county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.771.3 Sunken lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Sunken lake, sections 32 and 33, town 33 north, range 6 east,  
Posen township, Presque Isle county, it shall be unlawful to:  
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(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a vessel  
reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.771.4 Lake Nettie except its most southern bay; hours for  
high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Lake Nettie, sections 29 to 32, town 34 north, range 4 east,  
Bismarck township, Presque Isle county, except the bay in the southeast 1/4 of  
section 31, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.771.5 Bay of Lake Nettie; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the bay of Lake Nettie, in the southeast 1/4 of section 31,  
town 34 north, range 4 east, Bismarck township, Presque Isle county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.771.6 Unnamed lake connected to Lake Nettie; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of the unnamed lake, known locally as Wilson lake, section 31,  
town 34 north, range 4 east, Bismarck township, Presque Isle county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.771.7 Lake May; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 7. On the waters of Lake May, sections 9, 10, 15 and 16, town 33 north, range  
4 east, Bismarck township, Presque Isle county, it is unlawful, between the hours  
of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.771.8 Lake May, south basin; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Lake May, sections 9, 10, 15 and 16, town 33 north, range  
4 east, Bismarck township, Presque Isle county, east and south of a line from the  
easternmost part of lot 6, Henrich's Lake May subdivision to the nearest opposite  
shore, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.771.9 Big Tomahawk lake, Little Tomahawk lake, Shoepac lake,  
Francis lake, and Bear Den lake; high-speed boating and water skiing  
prohibited.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Big Tomahawk lake, Little Tomahawk lake, Shoepac  
lake, Francis lake, and Bear Den lake, sections 15, 21, 22, 23, 27, and 32, T33N, R2E,  
Allis township, Presque Isle county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
Regulation No. 72, Roscommon county.  
R 281.772.1 South branch AuSable river and Mud lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the south branch of the AuSable river and Mud lake,  
sections 8, 9 and 16, T23N, R1W, Richfield township, Roscommon county, from  
the dam on section 8, upstream to Lake St. Helen, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.772.2 Artificial canal connected to Houghton lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 2. On the waters of that artificial canal, connected to Houghton lake, in the  
southwest 1/4 of section 10, T23N, R4W, Lake township, Roscommon county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.772.3 Artificial canals connected to Houghton lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the artificial canals, connected to Houghton lake, in section  
23, T23N, R4W, Lake township, Roscommon county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
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R 281.772.4 Artificial canals connected to Houghton lake; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the artificial canals, connected to Houghton lake, in section  
21, T23N, R4W, Lake township, Roscommon county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.772.5 Artificial canals connected to Houghton lake; slow--no wake  
speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the artificial canals, connected to Houghton  
lake, in section 34, T23N, R4W, Lake township, Roscommon county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.772.6 Muskegon river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 6. On the waters of the Muskegon river, section 10, T23N, R4W, Lake township,  
Roscommon county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.772.7 Artificial canals connected to Muskegon river; slow--no  
wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of the artificial canals, connected to the  
Muskegon river, section 10, T23N, R4W, Lake township, Roscommon county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.772.8 Lake St. Helen, canals and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Lake St. Helen, in  
section 30, T23N, R1W, Richfield township, Roscommon county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.772.9 Houghton lake; canals and channels; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 9. On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Houghton lake in  
sections 2, 9, 10, and 15, T22N, R3W, Denton township, Roscommon county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 74, St. Clair county.  
R 281.774.1 Lake St. Clair; certain creeks, channels, and canals.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Crepeau (also known as Frog) creek, Marsac creek, and  
all natural and artificial channels and canals in the city of New Baltimore, county of  
St. Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.2 Lake St. Clair; certain channel.  
Rule 2. On the waters of that portion of Lake St. Clair, city of New  
Baltimore, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, in a channel which  
extends 500 feet southerly from a harbor entrance at 42o40'21" north  
latitude and 82o44'17" west longitude, no operator of any motorboat shall  
exceed a slow--no wake speed. (See R 281.750.4 and R 281.750.5 for  
regulation covering the part of this lake lying in Macomb county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.3 Black river, from mouth to Grand Trunk bridge; speed  
restriction.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the Black river, commencing at its mouth at the St. Clair  
river to the Grand Trunk Western railroad bridge, a distance of 8,000 feet, more or  
less, city of Port Huron, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.4 Black river, adjacent to highway 94 bridge, part in city of Port  
Huron; speed restriction.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the Black river, commencing at a point 600 feet southeast of  
the interstate highway 94 bridge to a point 800 feet northwest of the bridge, city  
of Port Huron, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat  
shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake  
or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
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R 281.774.5 Black river, adjacent to intersection with canal, part in city of Port  
Huron; speed restriction.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the Black river, commencing at a point 1,000 feet south of  
the intersection of the Black river and the Black river canal to a point 500 feet  
northwest of the intersection, city of Port Huron, county of St. Clair, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which  
means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would  
be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.6 Swan creek and connecting channels; speed restriction.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Swan creek and all connecting channels, commencing at  
its mouth at Anchor bay, Lake St. Clair, to Short Cut road, a distance of 2,770 yards  
more or less, township of Ira, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of  
any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.7 Rescinded.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.8 Channels and canals, city of Algonac; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of all other channels and canals, city of Algonac, county of St.  
Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.9 Belle river from King road to Marine City; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of the Belle river, sections 24, 25 and 36, town 4 north, range 16  
east, township of East China, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, downstream from  
King road to the north city limits of Marine City, no operator of any motorboat shall  
exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake  
or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.774.10 Belle river, part in Marine City; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of the Belle river, sections 1 and 12, town 3 north, range 16  
east, within the limits of Marine City, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, no  
operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very  
slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.11 Black river adjacent to highway 94 bridge, part in township of  
Port Huron; speed restriction.  
Rule 11. On the waters of the Black river, commencing at a point 600 feet southeast  
of the interstate highway 94 bridge to a point 800 feet northwest of the bridge,  
sections 3 and 4, town 6 north, range 17 east, township of Port Huron, county of St.  
Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the  
motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.12 Black river adjacent to intersection with canal; part in  
township of Port Huron, speed restriction.  
Rule 12. On the waters of the Black river commencing at a point 1,000feet south of  
the intersection of the Black river and the Black river canal, to a point 500 feet  
northwest of the intersection, section 27, town 7 north, range 17 east, township of Port  
Huron, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall  
exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or  
wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.13 Black river adjacent to intersection with canal; part in  
township of Fort Gratiot, speed restriction.  
Rule 13. On the waters of the Black river commencing at a point 1,000 feet south of  
the intersection of the Black river and the Black river canal, to a point 500 feet  
northwest of the intersection, section 27, town 7 north, range 17 east, township of Fort  
Gratiot, county of St. Clair, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall  
exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or  
wash created by the motorboat would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.774.14 Pine river in city of St. Clair; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 14. On the waters of the Pine river, city of St. Clair, St. Clair county, within the  
city limits, it is unlawful for an operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.15 St. Clair river and connected waters; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 15. (1) On the waters of the St. Clair river, from its confluence with the Black  
river, downstream to Lake St. Clair, including its north channel, middle channel, the  
Chenal A Bout Rond (the Sni Bora), the south channel, Baltimore highway, Big Fisher  
highway and Sears highway, it is unlawful for:  
(a) The operator of a vessel less than 26 feet in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 200 feet of any shore, dock, or  
jurisdictional boundaries of the state of Michigan.  
pierhead, and within the  
(b) The operator of a vessel 26 feet or more in length to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed when within 600 feet of any shore, dock, or  
jurisdictional boundaries of the state of Michigan.  
pierhead, and within the  
(2) The provisions of this rule shall apply only to vessels used for recreational  
purposes.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.16 Black river canal; prohibited conduct.  
Rule 16. (1) On the waters of the Black river canal, sections 26 and 27, T7N, R17E,  
city of Port Huron, St. Clair county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
(2) On the waters of the Black river canal, extending from Gratiot avenue easterly  
to Lake Huron, section 26, T7N, R17E, city of Port Huron, St. Clair county, it is  
unlawful for a person to:  
(a) Swim or fish.  
(b) Moor or anchor a vessel, except in cases of emergency.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.774.18 Black river; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 18. On the waters of the Black river located within the city limits of Port Huron,  
from a point 600 feet southeast of the interstate highway I-94 bridge to a point 2,100  
feet southeast of the bridge, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1983 AACS.  
Regulation No. 75, St. Joseph county.  
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R 281.775.1 Long and Pleasant lakes; hours for water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Long lake and Pleasant lake, Fabius township, St. Joseph  
county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the  
following day, for the operator of a vessel to have in tow, or otherwise assist in the  
propulsion of, a person on water skis, a water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar  
contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.775.2 Lewis lake; high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Lewis lake, sections 18 and 19, town  
west, Flowerfield township, St. Joseph county, it is unlawful to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
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person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.714.9 for that part of  
Lewis lake which lies in Cass county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.775.3 St. Joseph river, portion of; hours for high-speed boating and water  
skiing.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the St. Joseph river, T7S, T8S, R12W, Constantine and  
Mottville townships, St. Joseph county, from the west line of section 6, T8S, R12W,  
upstream to the dam at Constantine, in section 23, T7S, R12W, it is unlawful, between  
the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.775.4 St. Joseph river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the St. Joseph river, T7S, T8S, R12W, Constantine and  
Mottville townships, St. Joseph county, in the northeast 1/4 of section 5, T8S, R12W  
and north of the south line of section 28, T7S, R12W, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed at any time.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.775.5 Clear lake; hours for slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Clear lake, sections 8, 17, and 20, T6S, R12W, Fabius  
township, St. Joseph county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
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slow--no wake speed between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following  
day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 77, Schoolcraft county.  
R 281.777.1 Colwell lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Colwell lake, township of Inwood, county of Schoolcraft,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, which means a speed at or above which  
a motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or otherwise assist in the propulsion of  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
a
person on water skis,  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.777.2 Indian river, portion near Indian lake; speed restriction.  
Rule 2. On that portion of the Indian river commencing at Indian lake, thence  
downstream in a southeasterly direction 3,300 feet more or less to the west, north-  
south section line of section 35, town 42 north, range 16 west, township of Hiawatha,  
county of Schoolcraft, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.777.3 Fox river, east branch; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the east branch of the Fox river, from the east line of section  
24, town 46 north, range 13 west, upstream to the mouth of Cold creek, section 15,  
town 46 north, range 13 west, Seney township, Schoolcraft county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.777.4 Dodge lake and Island lake; hours for high-speed boating and water  
skiing.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Dodge lake and Island lake, sections 14, 15, and 23, T43N,  
R16W, Hiawatha township, Schoolcraft county, it is unlawful, between the hours of  
6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
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Regulation No. 79, Tuscola county.  
R 281.779.1 Quanicassee river, portion of; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 1. On the waters of the Quanicassee river and Saginaw bay, section 29 and 30,  
T14N, R7E, Wisner township, Tuscola county, from the M-25 bridge downstream  
and for a distance of 300 feet in any direction from the river mouth in Saginaw bay, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
Regulation No. 80, Van Buren county.  
R 281.780.1 Rush lake and Three Mile lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Rush lake and Three Mile lake, Van Buren county, state  
of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in  
the propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard, or other similar  
contrivance during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.780.2 Little Three Mile lake and portion of Three Mile lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Little Three Mile lake and on that part of Three Mile lake  
south of the south eighth line of section 21, T3S, R14W, Van Buren county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.780.3 Gravel lake channel.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the channel located on the northwest side of Gravel lake,  
Van Buren county, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.780.4 Black river and entrance channel; slow--no wake speed.  
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Rule 4. On the waters of the Black river and the entrance channel, city of South Haven,  
Van Buren county, from the east corporation limits of South Haven downstream to the  
westerly end of the entrance channel, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed  
a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.780.5 Brandywine lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Brandywine lake, section 29 and 32, T1S, R13W, Pine  
Grove township, Van Buren county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and  
10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.780.6 Reynolds lakes, channel connecting; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of the channel connecting North Reynolds lake to South  
Reynolds lake in section 24 T3S, R15W, Lawrence township, Van Buren county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed, which is a very  
slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.780.7 Van Auken lake, Bangor township.  
Rule 7. (1) On the waters of Van Auken lake, sections 28, 32, and 33, T2S, R16W,  
Bangor township, Van Buren county, it is unlawful, during the period of May 15 to  
September 15, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. of the following day, to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
(2) On the waters of the canals and channels connected to Van Auken lake, section  
28, 32, and 33, T2S, R16W, Bangor township, Van Buren county, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.780.9 Brownwood lake, hours of high-speed boating.  
Rule 9. On the waters of Brownwood lake, sections 34 and 35, T2S, R14W, Waverly  
township, Van Buren county, and sections 2 and 3, T3S, R14W, Paw Paw township,  
Van Buren county, it is unlawful, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. of the  
following day, for the operator of a vessel to:  
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(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis,  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1983 AACS.  
Regulation No. 81, Washtenaw county.  
R 281.781.1 Big Silver lake.  
Rule 1. On the waters of Big Silver lake, township of Dexter, county of Washtenaw,  
no operator of any motorboat shall, during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of  
the following day:  
(a) Operate such motorboat at high speed, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.747.2 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake in Livingston county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.2 Round lake.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Round lake, Manchester township, county of Washtenaw,  
state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall:  
(a) Operate such vessel at high speed, which means a speed at or above which a  
motorboat reaches a planing condition, or  
(b) Have in tow or shall otherwise assist in the propulsion of a person on water skis,  
water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance. (See R 281.738.2 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Jackson county and R 281.746.1 for regulation  
covering the part of this lake lying in Lenawee county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.3 Freedom (Little Silver) lake.  
Rule 3. On the waters of Freedom (Little Silver) lake, township of Freedom,  
county of Washtenaw, state of Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.4 Huron river, Ann Arbor city and township; speed restriction.  
Rule 4. On the waters of the Huron river within the city of Ann Arbor, county of  
Washtenaw, state of Michigan, and on the waters of the Huron river from the Maple  
street bridge to the Dixboro street bridge, including Argo, Geddes and Barton ponds,  
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township of Ann Arbor, county of Washtenaw, state of Michigan, no operator of any  
motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.5 Ford lake; hours for high-speed boating.  
Rule 5. On the waters of Ford lake, city of Ypsilanti and township of Ypsilanti,  
county of Washtenaw, it is unlawful during the period of 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour  
prior to sunrise, to operate a vessel at high speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.6 Ford lake, portion of; vessels prohibited.  
Rule 6. On the waters of Ford lake, city of Ypsilanti and township of Ypsilanti,  
county of Washtenaw, it is unlawful to operate a vessel 300 feet in any direction  
from the dam on the east line of section 23, T3S, R7E.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.7 Base Line lake, bay; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of that bay of Base Line lake, section 6, T1S, R5E, Webster  
township, Washtenaw county, in the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 and the W 1/2 of the SE 1/4  
NW 1/4, section 6, T1S, R5E, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a  
slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.8 Canals connecting Huron river and Portage lake; slow--no wake  
speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of the canals connecting the Huron river and Portage lake,  
section 1, T1S, R5E, Dexter township and section 6, T1S, R5E, Webster township,  
Washtenaw county, and for a distance of 300 feet from the canal in any direction in  
Portage lake, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.9 Huron river; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 9. On the waters of the Huron river, section 1, T1S, R4E, Dexter township and  
section 6, T1S, R5E, Webster township, Washtenaw county, upstream from a point  
600 feet below the Macgregor road bridge in the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, section 1, to Base  
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Line lake, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.10 Rescinded.  
History: 1980 AACS; 1992 AACS.  
R 291.781.11 Hi-Land lake and connecting canals and channels; prohibited  
conduct.  
Rule 11. On the waters of Hi-Land lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, sections 5 and 6, T1S, R4E, Dexter township, Washtenaw county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within  
100 feet of any shore, dock, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing area, or vessel  
moored or at anchor, except when water skiers are being picked up or dropped off if  
that operation is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of persons and  
property and in accordance with the laws of this state. (See R 281.747.19 covering  
that portion of Hi-Land lake which lies in Livingston county.)  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.781.12 Little Portage lake; portion of, and connecting canals and channels;  
slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 12. On that portion of Little Portage lake and the canals and channels  
connected thereto, including the channel connecting Little Portage lake to Portage  
lake, located in section 2, T1S, R4E, Dexter township, Washtenaw county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1980 AACS.  
Regulation No. 82, Wayne county.  
R 281.782.1 Belleville lake, at Denton road bridge; speed restriction.  
Rule 1. On the waters of that portion of Belleville lake, city of Belleville and  
township of Van Buren, county of Wayne, state of Michigan, within 100 feet of the  
Denton road bridge, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.2 Belleville lake, at Main street bridge; speed restriction.  
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Rule 2. On the waters of that portion of Belleville lake, city of Belleville and  
township of Van Buren, county of Wayne, state of Michigan, within 100 feet of the  
Belleville road--Main street bridge, no operator of any motorboat shall exceed a slow--  
no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.3 Huron river, channels and bayous; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 3. On the waters of the Huron river and the natural and artificial channels and  
bayous in sections 23 to 25, P.C. 636, town 5 south, range 10 east, Brownstown  
township, Wayne county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake  
speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel  
would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.4 Silver creek, bayous, estuary, canals and channels; slow--no wake  
speed.  
Rule 4. On the waters of Silver creek, its bayous and estuary and connected  
artificial and natural canals and channels in sections 14, 15, 23, and 24, and P.C. 636,  
town 5 south, range 10 east, Brownstown township, Wayne county, an operator of  
a vessel shall not exceed a slow--no wake speed, which means a very slow speed  
whereby the wake or wash created by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.5 Maple and Milleville beaches, canals and channels; slow--no wake  
speed.  
Rule 5. On the waters of the artificial and natural canals and channels, Maple and  
Milleville beaches, in sections 13 and 24, and P.C. 636, town 5 south, range 10 east,  
Brownstown township, Wayne county, an operator of a vessel shall not exceed a slow-  
-no wake speed, which means a very slow speed whereby the wake or wash created  
by the vessel would be minimal.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.6 Detroit river and connected waters, Grosse Ile township; slow--no  
wake speed.  
Rule 6. On the waters of the Detroit river and connected waters, town 4 south, range  
11 east, and town 5 south, range 11 east, Grosse Ile township, Wayne county, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within  
1,000 feet of any shore, dock, or pierhead, except:  
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(a) East of Grosse Ile and west of Ballards reef channel from Black Can Buoy #1  
upstream to Grosse Ile Spit Lighted Buoy LL 969 (HB I QK FLW) and  
(b) West of Grosse Ile and east of the mainland of Wayne county from Red Nun #6  
upstream to Grosse Ile Spit Lighted Buoy LL 969 (HB I QK FLW) and  
(c) On those waters adjacent to the islands of Mama Juda, Powder House, and Stony.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.7 Thorofare canal; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 7. On the waters of the Thorofare canal, P.C. 549, 550, 551, and 555, town 4  
south, range 11 east, Grosse Ile township, Wayne county, it is unlawful for the operator  
of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.8 Frenchman creek and connected waters; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 8. On the waters of Frenchman creek, passages east and west of Round island  
and the connected artificial canal, town 4 south, range 11 east, town 5 south, range 11  
east, Grosse Ile township, Wayne county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.9 Meso-Hickory passage; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 9. On the waters of the passage between Meso and Hickory islands, town 5  
south, range 11 east, Grosse Ile township, Wayne county, it is unlawful for the  
operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.10 Swan island canal; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 10. On the waters of the canal between Swan island and the mainland of Grosse  
Ile, town 4 south, range 11 east, town 5 south, range 11 east, Grosse Ile township,  
Wayne county, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake  
speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.11 Elba island canals; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 11. On the waters of the natural and artificial channels and canals adjacent to  
Elba island, P.C. 553, 554, and 557, town 4 south, range 11 east, and town 5 south,  
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range 11 east, Grosse Ile township, Wayne county, it is unlawful for the operator of a  
vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.12 Detroit river, city of Gibraltar; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 12. (1) On the waters of the Detroit river, within the corporate limits of the city  
of Gibraltar, Wayne county, T4S, R10 and 11E, T5S, R10 and 11E, it is unlawful for  
the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed when within 500 feet of any  
shore, dock, or pierhead.  
(2) This rule applies only to vessels used for recreational purposes.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.13 Natural and artificial channels and canals, city of Gibraltar;  
slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 13. On the waters of all artificial and natural channels and canals, within the  
corporate limits of the city of Gibraltar, Wayne county, T4S, R10 and 11E and  
T5S, R10 and 11E, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no  
wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.14 Detroit river city of Trenton; slow--no wake speed.  
Rule 14. (1) On the waters of the Detroit river, within the corporate limits of the city  
of Trenton, Wayne county, town 4 south, range 11 east, it is unlawful for the operator of  
a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed, when within 1,000 feet of any shore,  
dock, or pierhead.  
(2) This rule applies only to vessels used for recreational purposes.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.15 Natural and artificial channels and canals, city of Trenton; slow-  
-no wake speed.  
Rule 15. On the waters of all artificial and natural channels and canals, within the  
corporate limits of the city of Trenton, Wayne county, town 4 south, range 11 east, it is  
unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed a slow--no wake speed.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.16 Detroit river, city of Wyandotte; slow--no wake speedzone.  
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Rule 16. On the waters of the Detroit river, adjacent to the city of Wyandotte,  
Wayne county, and hereinafter described, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to  
exceed a slow--no wake speed when within 1,000 feet of the shore:  
(a) South of a line beginning where Emmons boulevard as extended intersects the  
water's edge, thence southeasterly to the northernmost part of Grassy island and north of  
a line beginning where Goodell avenue as extended intersects the water's edge and  
thence east to Grassy island.  
(b) South of a line beginning where Cedar street as extended intersects the water's  
edge, thence east to the Fighting island channel and north of a line beginning where  
Plum street as extended intersects the water's edge and thence east to Grosse Ile.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.17 Detroit river, city of Ecorse; slow--no wake speed zone.  
Rule 17. On the waters of the Detroit river, adjacent to the city of Ecorse, Wayne  
county, and hereinafter described, it is unlawful for the operator of a vessel to exceed  
a slow--no wake speed when within 1,000 feet of the shore: within a line beginning  
where Outer drive as extended intersects the water's edge, thence south to the  
easternmost point of Mud island, thence south to the city of Ecorse corporation  
boundary and thence westerly to the water's edge.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.18 Phoenix lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 18. On the waters of Phoenix lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, sections 14 and 23, T1S, R8E, Wayne county, it is unlawful to operate a  
motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.19 Rouge river, portion of; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 19. On that portion of the waters of the middle branch of the Rouge river and the  
canals and channels connected thereto, between Phoenix and Wilcox lakes, section 23,  
T1S, R8E, Wayne county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.20 Wilcox lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 20. On the waters of Wilcox lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, section 23, T1S, R8E, Wayne county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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R 281.782.21 Rouge river, portion of; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 21. On that portion of the waters of the middle branch of the Rouge river and the  
canals and channels connected thereto, between Wilcox and Newburgh lakes, section  
23, 25, and 26, T1S, R8E, Wayne county, it is unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.22 Newburgh lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 22. On the waters of Newburgh lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, section 25, T1S, R8E, and sections 30 and 31, T1S, R9E, Wayne county, it is  
unlawful to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.23 Rouge river, portion of; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 23. On that portion of the waters of the middle branch of the Rouge river and the  
canals and channels connected thereto, between Newburgh and Nankin lakes, sections  
32 and 33, T1S R9E,Wayne county, it is unlawful to  
operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.24 Nankin lake; motorboats prohibited.  
Rule 24. On the waters of Nankin lake and the canals and channels connected  
thereto, section 33, T1S, R9E, and section 4, T2S, R9E, Wayne county, it is unlawful  
to operate a motorboat.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.782.26 Belleville lake; watercraft speed limit.  
Rule 26. On the waters of Belleville lake, section 24, T3S, R7E, and sections 14,  
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, and 30, T3S, R7E, Van Buren township, Wayne county,  
it is unlawful, at any time, to operate a vessel at a speed in excess of 40 miles per hour  
(64 kilometers per hour).  
History: 1985 AACS.  
Regulation No. 83, Wexford county.  
R 281.783.1 Berry lake.  
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Rule 1. On the waters of Berry lake, Clam Lake township, Wexford county, state of  
Michigan, no operator of any motorboat shall have in tow or shall otherwise assist in  
the propulsion of a person on water skis, water sled, surfboard, or other similar  
contrivance during the period from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. of the following day.  
History: 1979 AC.  
R 281.783.2 Meauwataka lake; hours for high-speed boating and water skiing.  
Rule 2. On the waters of Meauwataka lake, sections 31 and 32, T23N, R10W,  
Colfax township, Wexford county, it is unlawful, during the period of May 15 to  
September 15, on Saturdays, Sundays, memorial day, independence day, and  
labor day, except between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., to:  
(a) Operate a vessel at high speed.  
(b) Have in tow, or otherwise assist in the propulsion of, a person on water skis, a  
water sled, kite, surfboard, or other similar contrivance.  
History: 1979 AC.  
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