[§200-36]  Preemption of local law and
special rules.  If any ordinance or rule of any county of the State
conflicts or is inconsistent with this part or with the rules adopted pursuant
thereto, the ordinance or rule shall be void.



Any county of the State, at any time, may make
formal request to the chairperson for the department to adopt special rules
with reference to the operation and use of vessels on any waters within its
jurisdiction.  The request shall set forth the reasons which make these special
rules necessary or appropriate.



The department may make special rules with
reference to the operation and use of vessels on any waters of the State as may
be reasonably necessary to implement the declared policy of section 200-21. [L
1991, c 272, pt of §2]