Yes, I think this law will ban swimming from an anchored boat. The boat must be able to assist the swimmer, it can't do that anchored with the engine off. It doesn't matter if the water is only 2' deep as long as its 150' from shore.
If the boat is floating with the engine on it will be legal to swim as long as there is an operator AND an observer in the boat. But I don't think getting in and out of the water while the engine is running is a good idea.
Could this be a back door attempt by waterfront property owners to limit rafting?
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