RULES

PUBLIC PORTION OF BOOTHBAY HARBOR FISH PIER

Revised:  09/92
Adopted by the Board of Selectmen: 11/09/92 Amended:  12/09/92
Revised and adopted by the Board of Selectmen: 06/13/94
Revised and adopted by the Board of Selectmen: 05/27/97
Revised and adopted by the Board of Selectmen: 03/11/19

								

The following rules were approved as operating guidelines for the public portion of the Boothbay Harbor Fish Pier.

A major portion of the pier is available for lease to private tenants as shown on the attached lot map (Gawron Turgeon, 090709, 12/1/2009). The remaining south side portion of the pier is primarily available for commercial fishery public access, with limited access by the public.

GENERAL RULES:

1.	Leased space is under the control of a tenant and respective customers, and is to be considered proprietary for use by that tenant as governed by a lease with the Town of Boothbay Harbor.

2.	The south side of the pier with ramp and floats, is primarily available for commercial fisheries public access, by the Town of Boothbay Harbor for vehicles, vessels and small boats, for the following uses:

a.	Short-term ground-out/light repairs and maintenance;
b.	Transfer of equipment and temporary (24 hour) storage of equipment on dock;
c.	Temporary vehicle access/parking associated with above activities.

3.	Any vessel or truck owner using the pier is responsible for any damages incurred, and must repair or arrange for repair of the damage within 30 days to the satisfaction of the Board of Selectmen.

4.	Users are responsible for cleanup of any debris or waste materials they create.

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GENERAL PROHIBITIONS: These prohibitions apply to persons using the premises.

1.	Discharge, disposal, or dumping of oil, dead fish, rubbish, refuse or debris on the pier or in the water.

2.	Drinking intoxicating beverages on the pier or vessel.

3.	Unloading of products for sale.

4.	Leaving vehicle or vessel unattended other than tenders of 14' or less.

5.	Berthing and overnight docking of vessels (except short-term maintenance of vessel at ground-out area).

6.	Use of, or interference with, leased portions of the pier without express permission of tenant.