Gov. McMaster reopens boat landings, ramps

Posted 4/16/20

Gov. Henry McMaster’s Office has reopened public boat landings and ramps.

In a revision to Executive Order 2020-16, McMaster has allowed launching and retrieving boats from public landings and …

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Gov. McMaster reopens boat landings, ramps

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Gov. Henry McMaster’s Office has reopened public boat landings and ramps.

In a revision to Executive Order 2020-16, McMaster has allowed launching and retrieving boats from public landings and ramps beginning April 17.

Public boat landings across the state were previously ordered closed to help combat the spread of covid-19.

The revision specifies that public boat landings and associated parking areas can now be opened at the discretion of the local government or other managing authorities of those landings. 

The order also authorizes the managing authority of any public landing to close or otherwise restrict public access to that public boat ramp or landing if they determine that such action is necessary to preserve or protect public health.

The revision does not address other facilities often co-located at public landings such as restrooms, piers, docks or designated bank fishing areas. Those types of facilities remain closed. 

Public beach access points remain closed.

No more than 2 individuals who are not family members from the same household may be on a boat, with some exceptions. 

Family members who reside in the same household may boat together in numbers greater than 2. 

The beaching or rafting of boats, whether on a sandbar, lakeshore, riverbank, or island, remains prohibited for the duration of the State of Emergency.

Lexington County, COVID-19, coronavirus

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