§266-21.4  Marine inspections.  (a)  The department shall:

     (1)  Develop a list of minimum requirements for the marine inspection of vessels seeking permits to moor in state commercial harbors;

     (2)  Approve qualified marine surveyors to inspect vessels seeking permits to moor in state commercial harbors; and

     (3)  Approve a fee schedule for marine surveyors' inspections.

     (b)  Vessels failing the marine inspection for a permit or a permit renewal shall have thirty days to correct deficiencies and complete the inspection.

     (c)  Owners of vessels that fail the marine inspection may contest the inspection at an arbitration board of three approved inspectors and the original inspector. [L 1976, c 221, §8; am L 1991, c 272, §11; am L 2020, c 70, §16]