VT S0224

Municipalities that own or control all land surrounding a public water source used for their drinking water system must be delegated authority to regulate that water body upon petition to the Secretary of Natural Resources

Wakeboat owners must designate a single "home lake" for each calendar year and display an Agency-issued decal; operating on any other Vermont lake requires prior decontamination at an Agency-approved facility

Wakeboats are defined as motorboats with ballast tanks, ballast bags, or other features designed to increase wake size, and may only operate on lakes and in areas specifically authorized by the Department of Environmental Conservation

Aquatic nuisance inspection stations may use State fishing access areas for vessel inspections and wakeboat decontaminations, provided they comply with federal regulations and defer to higher-priority uses when conflicts arise

Fishing tournament permit applications must identify the water access point and disclose whether private right-of-way permission has been secured if applicable