Sec. 13-117. - Mooring permit application requirements.

The following requirements are set for applications for private mooring permits (ref. section 13-78, exhibit 1): (1)

Name, address and telephone of owner;

(2)

Vessel name, make, length (feet), draft (feet), and RI registration number and copy of the RI registration certificate and MSD decal number if required;

(3)

Whether vessel has changed in status since the last permit was issued;

(4)

Mooring tackle inspection report must be filed within 21 days of the permit being issued and shall contain all the information regarding the mooring tackle as required on the form and be signed by the harbormaster or certified mooring inspector. If no inspection report is received the permit shall be considered void;

(5)

Area where applicant would like to locate mooring, prioritized. See section 13-78, exhibit 1;

(6)

Permits to moor are issued to individual persons allowing them to moor a vessel which is owned by them and registered in Rhode Island. Permits are not transferable other than as stated in section 13-121;

(7)

The location of mooring tackle or anchoring systems shall be at the discretion of the harbormaster and may be relocated at any time to best utilize the space available;

(8)

Any person who sells his permitted vessel must apply for a new mooring permit and if granted shall pay any and all costs of adjusting his or the surrounding mooring tackle. A new vessel may result in the loss of the previous mooring location and may require relocation to a different mooring field.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 13-100.3; Ch. 199, § X, 2-19-02; Ch. 278, § VII, 9-2-03; Ch. 507, § XII, 7-20-10)