Chapter 7
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS¹

Article I. In General

7-1    Definitions.

7-2    Chapter and regulations subject to federal jurisdiction.

7-3    Wharves, docks and slips to be kept in good repair.

7-4    Permit required for repair or alteration of structures.

7-5    Sunken, derelict or abandoned vessels.

7-6    Removal of vessels obstructing navigation or use of harbor.

7-7    Filling submerged land prohibited; exception.

7-8    Depositing ashes or other floating matter in water prohibited.

7-9    Discharge of noxious substances prohibited; inspections authorized; violations declared nuisance.

7-10    Discharge of oil into harbor prohibited; preventive steps to be taken; appeals.

7-11    Penalty.

7-12—7-21    Reserved.

Article II. Board of Harbor Commissioners

7-22    Created; composition.

7-23, 7-24    Reserved.

7-25    Chairman and clerk.

7-26    Vacancies.

7-27    Records to be kept, delivered to city clerk.

7-28    Powers and duties generally.

7-29    Board to advise city council on matters pertaining to harbor.

7-30    Board not to incur expenses without council approval.

7-31    Authority to adopt necessary rules and regulations.

7-32    Removal of members of board.

7-33—7-42    Reserved.

Article III. Harbor Master

7-43    Appointment; term.

7-44    Removal.

7-45    Powers and duties generally.

7-46    Authority to order removal of vessels from private docks.

7-47    Harbor master to have powers of special police.

7-48    Authority to give notices.

7-49    Expenses not to be incurred without appropriations; city may recover expenses incurred in fixing, raising or removing vessels.

7-50    Authority to enter vessels.

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Charter reference—Power of city council to control and regulate use of Lake Champlain, § 48 (LVI).