§ 15.04.040. Compliance with Harbormaster during a declared public emergency.  


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  • A.

    During any public emergency declared by a City Public Safety Official, including, but not limited to Homeland Security Advisory, weather emergencies, fire emergencies, pollution incidents or threat conditions connected with the safety of any person, the Harbormaster may refuse any and all vessels entry into City waters, refuse or revoke docking, anchoring or mooring privileges, order the relocation of vessels, and carry out any instructions issued by the Director of the Office of Emergency Management. As used herein, "Public Safety Official" includes the Mayor, Fire Chief, Police Chief and Director of the Office of Emergency Management.

    B.

    It is unlawful for a person to fail to comply with an order of the Harbormaster made pursuant to this section. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or by imprisonment, or by both as established by resolution of the City Council.

    (Ord. O-5-04 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. O-31-02 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. O-33-14, § I, 12-22-2014; Ord. No. O-14-12 Amended, § I, 6-4-2012)