The Director of Harbor and Marine Enforcement, working with such other officials as designated by the Town Board, shall be responsible for and shall supervise the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. As provided for in Chapter 4 of the Town Code, such personnel shall be authorized to issue appearance tickets for offenses under this chapter.
A. 
The violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,000 for a first offense; by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,500 for the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of one year; and by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for the third of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of three years. Each day's continued violation shall be a separate additional violation of this chapter.
B. 
In the event that any structure is erected, maintained or used in violation of this chapter, in addition to other remedies provided by law, any appropriate action or proceeding may be taken by the Town to prevent such unlawful erection, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the use of said structure or to prevent any illegal act, conduct or use in connection with such structure and to compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
A. 
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this section and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any person without written permission from the Director of Harbor and Marine Enforcement or from the United States Coast Guard:
(1) 
To move, moor to, deface or remove any navigation marker buoy or Town informational sign in the waterways.
(2) 
To moor to, trespass, deface, or cause damage or harm to a lighthouse or its surrounding property.
B. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 42-19 of this chapter, any person committing a violation of this section shall be punished:
(1) 
By a fine of $1,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense.
(2) 
By a fine of $2,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second of two offenses, both of which were committed within a period of five years.
(3) 
By a fine of $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years.
The Town Supervisor may, upon approval of the Town Board, after a public hearing, execute an agreement with other municipal corporations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. Such agreements may deviate from the specifics of this chapter, provided that the legislative purpose of this chapter is met.
The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable, and, if any section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof shall for any reason be held to be invalid, ineffective, in conflict with regulations of the federal or state authorities, or to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof, but such remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect.
No permit or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed as a representation of the integrity, safety or engineering and design of any structure, and no one shall place reliance on any permit, certificate or representation of the Town concerning any aspect of such structure.