The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all vessels and watercraft operating in the city limits of Gig Harbor Bay and the portion of the city limits that extends outside Gig Harbor Bay. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to supplement United States laws and state laws and regulations when not expressly inconsistent therewith, in the areas where the United States and state laws are applicable. To the extent that this chapter is inconsistent with federal or state laws and regulations, the federal and/or state laws shall control. (Ord. 1334 § 1, 2016; Ord. 766 § 2, 1997).