§ 7-71. Intent and purpose.

It shall be the purpose of this article:

(a)

To protect the terrestrial and aquatic resources of Hernando County's saltwater marshes and freshwater rivers, including the Florida manatee, nesting birds and coastal aquatic marshes and seagrasses, from unnecessary harassment and impacts attributed to noise and travel; and

(b)

To preserve the tranquility of the county's waterways for the enjoyment by the citizens of Hernando County; and

(c)

To protect smaller watercraft from the thrust generated by airboat propulsion; and

(d)

To establish and protect seagrass regeneration special protection zones from damage caused by boat propellers, motorized propulsion, and careless use of watercraft.

(Ord. No 2008-22, § I, 10-21-08)