462A.20 - BOAT INSPECTION.

        462A.20  BOAT INSPECTION.         A vessel either for hire or offered for hire upon any waters of      this state under the jurisdiction of the commission may be inspected      at any time by representatives of the commission or by any peace      officer who is trained in enforcing, and who in the regular course of      duty enforces, boating and navigation laws.         Officers appointed by the commission or any peace officer who is      trained in enforcing, and who in the regular course of duty enforces,      boating and navigation laws shall have the power and authority to      determine whether such vessel is safe for the transportation of      passengers or cargo and upon what waters it may be used.  They may      determine and designate the number of passengers or cargo, including      crew, that may be carried and determine whether the machinery,      equipment and all appurtenances are such as to make the vessel      seaworthy, where used, and such other matters as are pertinent.         Private vessels may also be inspected to determine their      seaworthiness at any time by representatives of the commission or by      any peace officer who is trained in enforcing, and who in the regular      course of duty enforces, boating and navigation laws.  
         Section History: Early Form
         [C97, § 2511, 2512, 2513; S13, § 2512, 2513; C24, 27, 31, § 1691,      1692, 1694; C35, § 1703-e1--e3, 1703-e5; C39, § 1703.01--1703.03,      1703.05; C46, 50, 54, 58, § 106.1--106.3, 106.5; C62, 66, 71, §      106.19, 106.20; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 106.20] 
         Section History: Recent Form
         C93, § 462A.20         2005 Acts, ch 137, §9