§ 33-61. Boat license.

(a)

Anyone operating a rowboat, raft, canoe, sailboat, sailboard or motorboat upon the waters of the reservoirs or waterways of the city shall first obtain a license from an authorized agent of the city and shall pay a fee set by the parks, events and recreation director with the advice and counsel of the parks, events and recreation board. The individual applying for said license must present a current state boat registration for said boat. Combination fishing and boating permits shall be available upon payment of the proper fee. Holders of such permits may operate boats upon the waters of the reservoirs during the permit year for which the license has been granted, provided that such persons keeping and maintaining or operating such boats shall keep, maintain and operate the same at their own risk and liability and shall sign proper waiver of liability to the city before being granted the license to operate or maintain such boats, and that no such boats shall be maintained or operated for hire to the public or other person, or for any commercial purpose, unless approved by the parks, events and recreation director with the advice and counsel of the parks, events and recreation board.

(b)

The boat license shall be affixed to the boat so as to be readily visible for inspection.

(c)

Enforcement or research agencies of the city, county, state or federal governments shall be exempted from the fees, license or permits set forth in subsection (a) of this section when conducting official business as approved by written consent of the parks, events and recreation director.

(Code 1966, § 15-10; Code 1982, § 20-43; Ord. No. 1591, § 1, 9-29-1975; Ord. No. 2370, § 1, 1-22-1990; Ord. No. 2452, § 9, 3-15-1993; Ord. No. 2579, § 2, 7-28-1997)

State law reference

Boat and motor registration, 70 O.S. § 4100 et seq.; boating safety regulations, 70 O.S. § 4200 et seq.