Wright County Sheriff’s Office Temporary structure permit application Mooring Buoys Full Name ____________________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle) Home Address: _________________________________________________ ___________________ Street City State Zip Phone Lake Address: _________________________________________________ ___________________ Street City State Zip Phone Name of Lake ______________________ Mooring Buoys Rule 6110.1500 subp.4 Mooring buoys: “Every buoy placed in the waters of the state for use in anchoring or mooring watercraft may be of any practicable size or shape, but must have at least eight inches extending above the waterline. No anchoring buoy may have a diameter of over 24 inches circular or a width of more than 24 inches if some other shape. No mooring or anchor buoy may be placed in any public water if it obstructs access to any public or private property or creates a navigational hazard. No mooring or anchor buoy may be placed in or upon the water of the state except by public authority or under a permit issued by the sheriff of the county. Every such buoy shall be colored white and shall be encircled by a visible blue band at least one inch wide. Mooring buoys must have a minimum total of 16 square inches of white reflectorization, part of which must be visible from any direction. Mooring buoys, if lighted, shall show a flashing white light”. Mooring buoys left on the water overnight need to have a permit issued by the sheriff and must meet all of the following conditions unless waived by our office: 1) A diagram of the body of water with location of the structure clearly marked 2) Mooring Buoys must be placed between the permit holders’ property lines as they extend into the water. 3) The buoy must be within 100 feet of the shoreline, including the swing of the boat moored to it. 4) Mooring buoy shall be colored white and shall be encircled by a visible blue band at leach one inch wide. Mooring buoys must have a minimum total of 16 square inches of white reflectorization, part of which must be visible from any direction. If lighted, it shall show a flashing white light. 5) Permit number issued must be displayed in 2” numerals on the upper half of the buoy. 6) A copy of liability insurance of $100.000 Additional requirements: Structure shall not be placed where it would be a navigational hazard or obstruction 1 | P a g e The structure must be removed by November 1st so as not to create a hazard for winter recreation. If a permit is issued it must be renewed on an annual basis. A renewal permit only requires a current copy of the liability insurance policy providing that none of the other requirements have changed. Return application to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, by email to [email protected] or By Mail to Wright County Sheriff’s Office, Attention: Raft Permit, 3800 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313. “Permit holder agrees to observe all laws and regulations relating to placement of a temporary structure, the use of water and watercraft, or to the use of recreational vehicles, in relation to this permit unless otherwise exempted by the appropriate authorities. The permit holder understands that this permit does not in any way relieve them from any responsibility, or liability incurred in connection with any activities undertaken pursuant to this permit” The County of Wright assumes no liability for personal injury, or property damage resulting from the activates undertaken pursuant to this permit, or resulting from the placement of a temporary structure. The county also assumes no responsibility for safety precautions for participants, spectators, or the terrain. The Sheriff reserves the right to modify, amend or revoke this permit based on changing conditions, complaints, water use changes and/or changes to current laws. It is further understood the Wright County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to revoke a permit if any complaints that are received by our office, cannot be rectified between the permit holder and the complainant.
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