§ 5-5. Pier endangered by additional cargo.

(a) In general.

No cargo shall be discharged from any vessel or other water craft upon any pier, bulkhead, or wharf structure, at which such vessel or other water craft is being unladen after notice signed and served by the Harbor Master or the Harbor Engineer upon the owner, or stevedore, consignee, master, or other officer of such vessel or other water craft, that such pier, bulkhead, or structure will be endangered by the placing of additional cargo thereon.

(b) Penalties.

If any person shall violate the provisions of this section he shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $200, in addition to all damages caused thereby after the service of said notice.