§ 140.17 DUTY OF OWNERS AND THE LIKE TO KEEP WATERCRAFT AND FLOATING STRUCTURES CLEAN AND CLEAR OF NAVIGABLE WATERS.
   (A)   It shall be the duty of the owner, agent, occupant, or lessee of any watercraft or floating structure to keep the watercraft or floating structure free of litter, debris, barnacles, algae, and other unsightly growth, including litter or debris that becomes trapped or pinned against any part of the watercraft or floating structure.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful to cause or allow any litter from a watercraft or floating structure to enter into the waters or lands of the town.
   (C)   If an owner, agent, occupant, or lessee of any watercraft or floating structure fails to remove litter, debris, barnacles, algae, or other unsightly growth, including litter or debris that becomes trapped or pinned against any part of the watercraft or floating structure, the Police Department shall serve written notice upon the owner, agent occupant, and/or lessee to correct the violation within five days.
   (D)   It shall be unlawful to attach a watercraft or floating structure to a mooring ball, dock, or other floating structure which blocks or impedes other watercraft or floating structures from navigating waters of the town.
   (E)   A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $500 or serve a term not exceeding 30 days in jail or both. Each day a violation of this section thereof shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 24013, passed 4-10-24)