Opinions are needed on the proposed changes to Loch Lomond's byelaws

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Anyone with an interest in Loch Lomond is urged to share their views on the proposed changes to the loch’s byelaws.A public consultation was launched in the summer to gather views on the proposed changes and the Park Authority wants to hear from local residents, businesses, loch users, emergency services and interest groups by tomorrow (Wednesday).A user registration scheme for individuals using motorised craft on Loch Lomond, low-powered activity zones and compulsory wearing of flotation devices for under-16s are among the changes proposed by Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority (LLTNPA).The proposals follow calls by some for a blanket ban on loch jet skis, with Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie claiming many are unregistered, while blasting those who drive them while drunk and at dangerous speeds.Luss Estates Company and Luss and Arden Community Council also say a ban must be considered unless tighter rules are established and effectively enforced, which has been vigorously opposed by Loch Lomond Boats and Jet Skis, who said a blanket ban was a “wholly disproportionate response”.The byelaws manage safe and responsible use of Loch Lomond and must be reviewed every 10 years.Kenny Auld, head of visitor services at LLTNPA, said: “The Loch Lomond Byelaws are an important tool that we use to manage activity on the loch and to support people to enjoy the water safely and responsibly.“[A] key proposal we’re keen to hear people’s views on is the creation of a new user registration scheme for people using powered craft to help us to more easily identify individuals in the event of a byelaw contravention and strengthen the deterrent against irresponsible or unsafe behaviour.”Views received as part of the consultation