Liability Relating to Moorings The permit holder has the responsibility to install (or to be installed) the mooring system in a manner suitable to the size, configuration, and displacement of his/her watercraft according to the instructions of the Harbormaster and commonly accepted marine practice. The permit holder has the responsibility to maintain his/her mooring in a safe condition. Holding a permit does not absolve the holder from liability or damages resulting from failure of his/her mooring. of Moorings Movement of a permitted mooring from its assigned location is prohibited. The Harbormaster may, for the safety of watercraft, the efficiency of a mooring area, the maintenance of a designated channel, the implementation of harbor manage- ment improvements, and/or the implementation of a Harbor Plan approved by the Harbor Committee, direct that a mooring site be vacated and the permit holder’s ground tackle be to a new location within Buck’s Harbor. With the exception of a timely movement of a mooring for safety or clear naviga- tion purposes, any movement shall provide for ten (10) days notice to the permit holder (by mail or personally by voice) and be accomplished with the least disruption to the permit holder. The cost of moving previously permitted moorings to clear channels will be borne by the Town of Brooksville. Removal of Moorings. The Harbormaster may remove or cause a mooring to be removed for the following reasons: Non-payment of fees or lack of inspection within the prescribed period. Abandonment of mooring. Any mooring which is not permitted for a period of more than one (1) year shall be deemed abandoned. The mooring may be removed and the location reassigned to an applicant on the waiting list(s). Neglect to remove or replace moorings. In the case of the neglect or the refusal of the permit holder to remove a mooring, to modify a mooring, or to replace a mooring with one of different character, when so directed by the Harbormaster, the Harbormaster may cause the mooring to be removed from service or from the Harbor. Such removal shall be at the expense of the permit holder. Removal of moorings shall be in accordance with MSRA 38 sec. 4. Section 8: GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR BUCK’S HARBOR Speed restrictions No person use or operate any vessel in such a way as to cause danger, damage to or loss of property, or annoyance to other users of the waters of Buck’s Harbor.
Liability Relating to Moorings The permit holder has the responsibility to install (or to be installed) the mooring system in a manner suitable to the size, configuration, and displacement of his/her watercraft according to the instructions of the Harbormaster and commonly accepted marine practice. The permit holder has the responsibility to maintain his/her mooring in a safe condition. Holding a permit does not absolve the holder from liability or damages resulting from failure of his/her mooring. of Moorings Movement of a permitted mooring from its assigned location is prohibited. The Harbormaster may, for the safety of watercraft, the efficiency of a mooring area, the maintenance of a designated channel, the implementation of harbor manage- ment improvements, and/or the implementation of a Harbor Plan approved by the Harbor Committee, direct that a mooring site be vacated and the permit holder’s ground tackle be to a new location within Buck’s Harbor. With the exception of a timely movement of a mooring for safety or clear naviga- tion purposes, any movement shall provide for ten (10) days notice to the permit holder (by mail or personally by voice) and be accomplished with the least disruption to the permit holder. The cost of moving previously permitted moorings to clear channels will be borne by the Town of Brooksville. Removal of Moorings. The Harbormaster may remove or cause a mooring to be removed for the following reasons: Non-payment of fees or lack of inspection within the prescribed period. Abandonment of mooring. Any mooring which is not permitted for a period of more than one (1) year shall be deemed abandoned. The mooring may be removed and the location reassigned to an applicant on the waiting list(s). Neglect to remove or replace moorings. In the case of the neglect or the refusal of the permit holder to remove a mooring, to modify a mooring, or to replace a mooring with one of different character, when so directed by the Harbormaster, the Harbormaster may cause the mooring to be removed from service or from the Harbor. Such removal shall be at the expense of the permit holder. Removal of moorings shall be in accordance with MSRA 38 sec. 4. Section 8: GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR BUCK’S HARBOR Speed restrictions No person use or operate any vessel in such a way as to cause danger, damage to or loss of property, or annoyance to other users of the waters of Buck’s Harbor.
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