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Rowlett bans internal-combustion motors at Paddle Point Park, allows battery-powered electric propulsion
Summary
Council amended park rules to prohibit internal-combustion engines at the Paddle Point Park launch on Lake Ray Hubbard while permitting electric battery-powered motors; discussion included enforcement and a citizen complaint about litter and unsafe activities in the park.
The Rowlett City Council on July 1 adopted an amendment to city code that prohibits internal-combustion engine watercraft at the Paddle Point Park launch on Lake Ray Hubbard while explicitly allowing battery-powered electric motors.
Council Member Bowers presented the item, telling colleagues the ordinance “only really codifies the rules that were already in place that were on our website” and that codification would give police clear enforcement authority at Paddle Point Park. Bowers noted signage…
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