§ 27-101-102 - Applicability -- Effect on ordinances, regulations, etc. - Arkansas Statutes

27-101-102. Applicability -- Effect on ordinances, regulations, etc.

(a) The provisions of this chapter and of other applicable laws of this state shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering, and all other matters relating to the operation, equipment, and numbering whenever any vessel shall be operated on the waters of this state or when any activity regulated by this subchapter shall take place on the waters of this state.

(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to:

(1) Prevent the adoption of any ordinance or local law relating to operation and equipment of vessels, the provisions of which are identical to, or are not in conflict with, the provisions of this subchapter, amendments thereto, or regulations issued thereunder;

(2) Grant the use or power to the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission or to any person to authorize the use of any vessel on any waters of this state where the use of vessels shall be prohibited;

(3) Permit the use of vessels on any municipally or privately owned city water supply in violation of the applicable laws, rules, or regulations that may have been or may be established for the protection of the public health in preserving the water supply for human consumption.