§ 1-15. Obstructing access.

(a) In general.

(1) The master or other person in charge of any vessel so anchored as to obstruct the free passage of any other vessel to or from an anchorage, wharf, or dock, or moored or anchored so that they will be or will swing beyond the boundary of said anchorage, shall, upon being notified, immediately correct the condition.

(2) And if the condition continues beyond 6 hours from the time of notification, a penalty of $25 for each and every hour beyond this time limit, or 30 days in the City Jail, or both, shall, upon conviction, be imposed upon the person responsible therefor.

(b) Removal of vessel.

If no person be on such vessel, upon whom said notice can be served, then the Harbor Engineer shall have such vessel removed and the expense for the same shall be paid to the Harbor Engineer by the master, owner, or agent of such vessel.