1.Inspection powers. Marine patrol officers may stop and board any watercraft at any time to inspect its documents, licenses and permits of the
occupants of the watercraft and to conduct a safety inspection.
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1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW)
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2.Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, which:
A. Specify safety requirements for watercraft subject to inspection. Requirements may be incorporated by reference to other
state or federal watercraft safety laws, rules or regulations; and [1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]
B. Define the procedure for a safety inspection. [1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]
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1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW)
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3.Failure to submit to inspection. Failure of an owner, operator or occupant of watercraft to submit to the inspection authorized by this section is a Class
E crime and shall be grounds for the suspension, pursuant to chapter 617, of licenses issued under this Part to the person
failing to submit.
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1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW)
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SECTION HISTORY
1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).
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