1. I. The general court finds that:

   1. (a) Water is a public resource held in trust by the state and that the state maintains jurisdiction to control the use of public waters for the greatest public benefit; and
   2. (b) The public waters are a significant asset which enhance the well-being and lifestyle of the state's citizens, benefit the state's substantial tourist industry and the environment, and are a habitat for many fish and wildlife; and
   3. (c) That undue proliferation of moorings is detrimental to the integrity of the state's waters and the public's enjoyment thereof.
2. II. The general court intends to establish through this subdivision a means of regulating the usage of moorings on public waters. Existing moorings may be permitted in their existing locations, provided such moorings comply with the provisions of this subdivision.
3. III. The general court does not intend, by passage of this legislation, to convey to, create for, or recognize any rights of shorefront property owners.

Source. 1987, 324:1, eff. May 25, 1987.