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(a) Spear fishing is prohibited in the designated mooring, anchoring and long-term anchoring areas. Other water sports may be permitted by regulation as set forth in section 403 of this chapter. Owners and resident agents shall ensure that their vessels are equipped with engine mufflers to control the noise level in the designated mooring and anchoring areas. No vessel may travel at a rate in excess of six (6) knots in designated mooring and anchoring areas. Excessive wakes by vessels in designated mooring and anchoring areas are prohibited. The owner and/or operator of a vessel is responsible for any violation of this section.\n(b) Any person in violation of this section may be fined in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the first offense. Any subsequent violation may be fined in an amount not to exceed $5,000.