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This chapter shall be enforced by the police chief, who shall be designated the harbor warden. It shall be the duty of the harbor warden, and his/her authorized designees, to:

A. Enforce the ordinances and regulations of the city upon the waters of the harbor and adjacent lands thereto, when the harbor is affected;

B. Maintain patrols in the harbor for the protection of life and property, including, but not limited to, the removal and disposition of drifting debris and nuisances from the waters of the harbor;

C. Investigate and report upon marine and maritime accidents in the harbor;

D. Coordinate all necessary functions in connection with search and rescue in the harbor;

E. Promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of the navigable portions of waterways; and

F. Remove, impound or sell any vessel, watercraft or obstruction anchored or moored in violation of this chapter deemed a public nuisance or a hazard to navigation or operated or afloat under conditions deemed unsafe for water transportation. (Ord. 1334 § 1, 2016; Ord. 766 § 2, 1997).