[Code 1955, § 6-2.1]
The word "boat" shall be deemed to mean and include every kind
of craft, vessel, barge, raft, float or scow, whether power driven,
sail, or otherwise propelled, and hydroplanes when upon the water.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.2]
No person shall handle or moor any boat in such fashion as to
interfere with other boats or endanger them. The Pilot Rules as prescribed
by the United States Department of Commerce shall be applicable as
the general rules for safe conduct.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.8]
No person shall operate any boat at a speed greater than is
reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the conditions then
existing.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.6]
No boats shall proceed through anchorages at a speed in excess
of four miles per hour.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.3]
Boats more than 30 feet in length shall not pass within 60 feet
of each other at a speed of more than 15 miles per hour. When passing
smaller boats, such as rowboats, canoes and the like, all power driven
boats shall slow down so that small craft will not be endangered.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.4]
No power driven boats may proceed so as to throw a wake of more
than one foot in height, when within 100 feet of a rowboat, canoe
or small sailboat.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.5]
Any person operating a boat which causes damage to any other
boat or to any dock or other property shall report such damage forthwith
to the Chief of Police.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.10]
No person shall offer for hire any boat unless such boat has
been inspected by the sheriff of the county, as required by state
law, and meets the safety standards established thereby.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.11]
No person shall carry any passenger for hire in a boat which
is not subject to federal inspection unless such boat is inspected
by the Chief of Police who shall determine whether or not it complies
with federal standards of safety.
[Code 1955, § 6-2.12]
No person shall use or occupy any boat for residence purposes
anywhere within the harbor for a period exceeding 48 hours without
permission of the Chief of Police.
