# 43 C.F.R. § 15.10 (2026): Operation of watercraft

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 15.10 (2026)
- **Heading:** Operation of watercraft
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Part 15: KEY LARGO CORAL REEF PRESERVE / § 15.10: § 15.10   Operation of watercraft.

## Text

No watercraft shall be operated in such a manner as to strike or otherwise cause damage to the natural features of the Preserve. Except in case of emergency endangering life or property, no anchor shall be cast or dragged in such a way as to damage any reef structure.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 15.1 (2026) § 15.1   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_1.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.2 (2026) § 15.2   Removal or destruction of natural features and marine life.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.3 (2026) § 15.3   Dredging, filling, excavating and building activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.4 (2026) § 15.4   Refuse and polluting substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_4.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.5 (2026) § 15.5   Wrecks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_5.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.6 (2026) § 15.6   Markers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_6.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.7 (2026) § 15.7   Fishing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_7.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.8 (2026) § 15.8   Skin diving.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_8.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.9 (2026) § 15.9   Collection of scientific specimens.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_9.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.10 (2026) § 15.10   Operation of watercraft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_10.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.11 (2026) § 15.11   Explosives and dangerous weapons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_11.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.12 (2026) § 15.12   Closing of Preserve.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_12.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.13 (2026) § 15.13   Report of accidents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_13.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 15.14 (2026) § 15.14   Applicability of laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P15_S15_14.md)

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