Sec. 16-40. Personal watercraft; skis and similar devices.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a personal watercraft, as defined in Section 29.1-744.1, Code of Virginia, within fifty (50) feet from a shore or dock, or within one hundred (100) feet of swimmers. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit access to and from waters where operation is not restricted.

(b) Reckless operation or manipulation of watercraft, skis, etc. No person shall operate any watercraft, or manipulate any ski or skis, surfboard, aquaplane, or similar device in or on any creek or cove or any other of the waters within the territorial limits of the county in a reckless or negligent manner or at a speed such as to endanger the life or limb of any person or to endanger, damage or destroy the property, whether real or personal, of any person.

(c) Operating or manipulating watercraft, skis, etc, while intoxicated or under influence of drugs. No person shall operate any watercraft, or manipulate any ski or skis, surfboard, aquaplane or similar device in or on any of the waters within the territorial limits of the county while under the influence of alcohol or while under the influence of any other self administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature.