Illinois § 5-3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-3.
Interference with navigation. (a) No person shall operate any watercraft in a manner which unreasonably or unnecessarily interferes with other watercraft or with the free and proper navigation of the waterways of the State. (b) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or canal. (c) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or canal where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate audible signal as required by the Inland Rules as written by the United States Coast Guard and this Act. (d) A vessel shall avoid anchoring in a narrow channel, under bridges, or in heavily traveled channels or canals, if unreasonable under the prevailing circumstances. (Source: P.A. 102-595, eff. 6-1-22.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-3 cover?
Section 5-3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 5-3?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5-3 apply to my situation?
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