Section 312IAC5-4-5. Buoys used as navigation aids on Lake Michigan; construction standards

   A buoy used as a navigation aid on Lake Michigan must conform to the following construction standards:

(1) The exterior diameter of the buoy is at least eight (8) inches.

(2) The buoy is constructed of materials that are shatter-resistant and unsinkable within anticipated usage.

(3) The buoy is anchored in a manner that is suitable for use on the waters of Lake Michigan.

(4) Letters and numbers are placed on the regulatory marker as follows:

(A) Solid black.

(B) To enable them to be clearly visible to an approaching or passing boat, but not less than three (3) inches high.

(C) In block style and well-proportioned.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 5-4-5; filed Mar 23, 2001, 2:50 p.m.: 24 IR 2371, eff Jan 1, 2002; readopted filed May 29, 2008, 1:53 p.m.: 20080625-IR-312080057RFA; errata filed Jun 2, 2009, 10:29 a.m.: 20090624-IR-312090386ACA; readopted filed Jul 17, 2014, 3:46 p.m.: 20140813-IR-312140067RFA)