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ARTICLE II. - BOONE LAKE

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Exeter, RI.

Local law · Updated January 5, 2026 · 1,016 sections

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Sec. 50-31. - Application of article provisions.#

The regulations in this article shall apply to certain activities on and about Boone Lake (sometimes also called Boone Pond), a body of water situated in the town.

(Ord. of 5-29-67, § 1)

Sec. 50-32. - Motor-powered boats.#

No motor in excess of 50 horsepower shall be used with any boat operated on the lake. No boat shall be operated at a speed in excess of five miles per hour on the lake during the hours from 9:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., except in an emergency. No boat shall be operated under motor power on the lake whenever visibility is restricted by fog or other conditions to less than 50 feet, except in an emergency. Furthermore, no boat shall operate at a speed of more than 30 miles per hour. All boats shall operate counter clockwise, except sailboats.

(Ord. of 5-29-67, § 1(A); Amend. of 12-5-11)

Sec. 50-33. - Swimming.#

No person shall swim at a distance of more than 50 feet from shore unless accompanied by and within 15 feet of a boat.

(Ord. of 5-29-67, § 1(B))

Sec. 50-34. - Water skiing.#

Water skiing shall not be permitted in the Main Beach Cove and South Cove area of the lake, except for water skiing directly away from or on shore for the purpose of reaching other parts of the lake in which to water ski. The Main Beach Cove area is defined as follows: The area from the spillway of the dam to a point 350 feet in an easterly direction, known as Main Beach; and including the water 100 feet from such beach. The South Cove area is defined as follows: The area to the south of a line from the island to the point of land with a large pine tree, known as Thavenets. Water skiing shall not be permitted within 50 feet of shore, except for water skiing directly away from or to shore for the purpose of reaching the area of the lake beyond 50 feet from shore. The number of water skiers per boat on the lake shall be limited to two persons. The erection or use of any structures or devices in connection with water skiing on the lake is prohibited.

(Ord. of 5-29-67, § 1(C))

Sec. 50-35. - Scuba diving.#

Scuba diving, so-called, in the lake shall be limited to the Main Beach Cove area as indicated in section 50-34, except in emergency only.

(Ord. of 5-29-67, § 1(D))