§ 94.57. Inspection of vessels.

(A)

In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, an enforcement officer may stop and board any vessel subject to this chapter and may inspect the boat to determine compliance with applicable provisions.

(B)

An officer boarding a vessel shall first identify himself by presenting proper credentials.

(C)

No person operating a boat on the water of this city may refuse to obey the directions of an enforcement officer when the officer is acting under the provisions of this chapter.

(D)

The safety of the vessel shall always be the paramount consideration of an arresting officer.

(E)

If an enforcement officer determines that a vessel and its associated equipment is being used in violation of this chapter so as to create an especially hazardous condition, he may direct the operator to return to mooring, and the vessel may not be used until the condition creating the violation is corrected.

(Ord. 662, passed 6-19-95)

Cross reference

Penalty, see § 94.99.