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Code · Iowa · Chapter 462A — Water Navigation Regulations

462A.20 Boat inspection.

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1. A vessel either for hire or offered for hire upon any waters of this state under the jurisdiction of the commission may be inspected at any time by representatives of the commission or by any peace officer who is trained in enforcing, and who in the regular course of duty enforces, boating and navigation laws.
2. Officers appointed by the commission or any peace officer who is trained in enforcing, and who in the regular course of duty enforces, boating and navigation laws shall have the power and authority to determine whether such vessel is safe for the transportation of passengers or cargo and upon what waters it may be used. They may determine and designate the number of passengers or cargo, including crew, that may be carried and determine whether the machinery, equipment, and all appurtenances are such as to make the vessel seaworthy, where used, and such other matters as are pertinent.
3. Private vessels may also be inspected to determine their seaworthiness at any time by representatives of the commission or by any peace officer who is trained in enforcing, and who in the regular course of duty enforces, boating and navigation laws.
[C97, §2511, 2512, 2513; S13, §2512, 2513; C24, 27, 31, §1691, 1692, 1694; C35, §1703-e1 – e3, 1703-e5; C39, §1703.01 – 1703.03, 1703.05; C46, 50, 54, 58, §106.1 – 106.3, 106.5; C62, 66, 71, §106.19, 106.20; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §106.20]
C93, §462A.20
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