§ 22-90. Operation of motorized vessels on lakes, ponds, river or streams other than the San Antonio River.

(a)

It shall be unlawful to operate a motorized boat, barge or other water craft/vessels in any public lake, pond, river, stream, or drainage canal within the city limits. This section shall not apply to the San Antonio River, which is addressed in sections 22-143 and 22-144.

(b)

Motorized shall refer to any method of automation that is generated by fuel or electrical power.

(c)

It shall be an affirmative defense to any charge that:

(1)

Water craft is a remote control operated toy, or

(2)

Written permission is provided by the director of parks and recreation.

(d)

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 2008-04-17-0317, § 11, 4-17-08)