(A) When, as a result of an occurrence that involves a vessel or its equipment a person dies or disappears from a vessel, the operator shall notify without delay, by the quickest means available, the sheriff of the county in which the collision, accident or other casualty occurred or the nearest peace officer or state police post of the following:
(1) The date, times and exact location of the occurrence;
(2) The name of each person who died or disappeared;
(3) The number and name of the vessel; and
(4) The names and addresses of the owner and operator.
(B) When the operator of a vessel cannot give the notice required by division (A) above, each person on board the vessel shall give the required notice or determine that the notice has been given.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-65) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998)