§ 6-14. Speed of vessels.

(a) In general.

(1) No vessel shall move in the harbor at a greater rate of speed than:

(i) 7 nautical miles an hour westward of a line from Henderson's Wharf to the foot of Hull Street; and

(ii) 9 nautical miles an hour eastward of said line.

(2) No vessel shall move in the Patapsco River or tributaries within a distance of 300 feet from any pier or bulkhead at a greater rate of speed than 8 nautical miles an hour.

(b) Penalties.

The master of any vessel violating this section shall pay a fine of not exceeding $100 for the 1^st offense and not less than $50 nor more than $200 for each subsequent offense.