Rules and Policies

Rules and Policies

Lake Jeffery Sportsman’s Association
282 NW Scenic Lake Drive
Lake City, FL 32055
321.243.2500

REVISED: 12-27-15

Facilities Use and Membership Requirements

1. It is the responsibility of each Lake Jeffrey Sportman’s Association (LJSA) member to understand the rules and to ensure that they and their guest act in a safe and responsible manner.
2. Commercial use of the LJSA  property or membership is prohibited.
3. LJSA facilities are for the private, recreational use of members, their spouse, immediate family and guests.  Immediate family members consist of children under the age of 22, living in member’s household.
4. The LJSA member and/or spouse will be held responsible for their immediate family members and guests as it relates to all LJSA rules and policies.
5. The rostered member and/or spouse will be held responsible for any damages to the facility caused by self, spouse, immediate family and/or guests.
6. A valid membership placard must be displayed by all vehicles parked within the gated area. . Vehicles parked within the LJSA NOT displaying a current LJSA mirror hanger may be towed at the owners expense.
7. Any immediate family member under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a member and/or spouse.
8. The loaning of a membership placard to anyone other than an immediate family member is prohibited. The immediate family member must be at least 16 years of age up to the age of 22.
9. Littering or polluting of the LJSA property, Lake Jeffrey or surrounding properties is prohibited.  Further, unsafe careless or destructive behavior  is prohibited.  Violations of this nature will be subject to suspension of LJSA membership or other Board action.
10. LJSA reserves the sole right to approve or disapprove any applicant for membership.
11. An annual LJSA membership is granted upon the payment of dues. Renewals are payable by March 1st  of each year for members in good standing.   Membership dues will not be considered delinquent for payments due and received on/before March 31st of the year due.  Failure to submit payment by April 1st subjects the delinquent member to an automatic late fee of $25.00. Subsequent failure to submit payment by May 1, will result in the automatic cancellation of membership. A written petition for reinstatement may be evaluated by the Board of Directors. No reinstatement requests postmarked after April 30th in the year in which membership has lapsed will be considered. Any decision regarding reinstatement is solely at the discretion of the Board. Any reinstatement requires the payment of the $50.00 renewal fee, a $25.00 late fee as well as a $25.00 reinstatement fee. ($100.00)
12. No overnight car or boat parking on LJSA grounds are permitted.
13. The volume of personal music devices (radios, iPods, cd players, etc.) should not interfere with the enjoyment of facilities or disturb neighbors.
14. No boat maintenance shall be performed on LJSA grounds. (Minor repairs performed to get a boat running excepted).
15. Lake Jeffery is subject to all Florida wildlife rules, regulations and restrictions.

Safety Policies

1. Children under the age of 16 must be supervised at all times.
2. Safety is a paramount concern of the LJSA. Boat launching is an inherently dangerous activity.  It is the PRIMARY responsibility of each member to ensure the safety of all members and guests while at the LJSA property.
3. No fishing in the boat ramp access channels.
4. No swimming in the boat ramp access channels.  (Lake Jeffery does have live alligators.  Swimming anywhere in the lake is discouraged.)
5. No wake/idle zones within 100 feet of shore must be observed at all times. LJSA  and lake access is intended to provide the opportunity to enjoy boating activities related to fishing.
6. Many homes on Lake Jeffery have extended docks.  It is the responsibility of the boat operator to observe and avoid these obstacles.
7. Fireworks, sparklers and the discharge of weapons is not permitted on LJSA grounds at any time without exception.
8. Parking is permitted in designated areas only.  Vehicles with trailers should be parked inside the gate of LJSA  and have their membership placard displayed on their rear view mirror or prominently displayed on dash.  Guest parking  is provided outside the gate.  Vehicles with trailers are encouraged to park efficiently as to allow maximum parking for other members.

Boat Launching

1. In order to preserve the integrity of Lake Jeffery, the load/unload ramp is only partially paved.  Exercise extreme caution in loading unloading a vessel.
2. Power loading and unloading will severely disturb and alter the ramp profile. Please respect your fellow LJSA members by using “best practice” to load unload your boat.
3. Before entering or leaving LJSA property, ensure that boat, trailer, anchor, poling device, tow vehicle and any other object or conveyance that comes into contact with the water are clear of any plant life, living or dead.
4. NEVER, under any circumstances, are you to release fish or bait that does not come from Lake Jeffery.
5. No bilge purging (pulling the plug) is permitted on the boat ramp.  Bilge water often contains oil, gas and other chemicals that are harmful to the fresh water marine environment.

 

Pet Policy

1. The LJSA is aware of the importance of pets in the enjoyment of time on the water.  We welcome pets as part of your outdoor experience.  We ask that pets  be leashed or contained when other LJSA members/guests are present.
2. The fence surrounding the LJSA facility is not pet proof.  Residential properties to the East and West are private and not available for either your pets recreation or relief.
3. Damage or injury inflicted by your pet is the sole responsibility of the LJSA member/owner.
4. All pet waste must be removed from LJSA property by the pet’s owner.  Waste may not be disposed in the lake.