17 §2497. Mooring watercraft to buoys or beacons; destruction of same

Title 17: CRIMES

Chapter 83: MALICIOUS MISCHIEFS

Subchapter 4: MISCELLANEOUS

§2497. Mooring watercraft to buoys or beacons; destruction of same

1. Mooring to buoy or beacon prohibited. A person may not moor or make fast a vessel, boat, scow or raft to a buoy or beacon placed by the United States or this State in any of the navigable waters of this State. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 may be adjudged.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §44 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

2. Destruction of buoy or beacon. A person may not intentionally or knowingly destroy a buoy or beacon placed by the United States or this State in any of the navigable waters of this State. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.

[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §44 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 452, §I44 (RPR). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).