Nevada Code § 488.600

Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas
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Every owner, operator or
person in command of any vessel is guilty of a misdemeanor who operates it or permits
it to be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour in any of
the following areas:
1. Within 100 feet of any person who is
engaged in the act of bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming.
2. Within 200 feet of any:
(a) Beach frequented by persons who engage in the
acts of bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming.
(b) Swimming float, diving platform or lifeline.
(c) Way or landing float to which vessels are
made fast or which is used for the embarkation or discharge of passengers.
3. Within 600 feet of the shoreline of
Lake Tahoe.

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