Section R. 281.1033 - Marine safety functionsRule 33.
(1) Equipment that has originally been purchased with state matching funds or has been included in a claim for which reimbursement has been made in accordance with the act and these rules shall be used exclusively in the conduct of the marine safety program.(2) Marine safety laws applicable to waters within the county's jurisdiction shall be enforced. Court disposition shall be submitted on forms prescribed by the department.(3) Marine complaints and marine violations within the county's jurisdiction, including those referred to the county by the department, shall be investigated.(4) The department shall purchase uniform vessel violation notices and furnish them to the counties participating in the marine safety program. A county may purchase vessel violation notices provided the violation notice contains the minimum information contained on the uniform vessel violation notice furnished by the department. A participating county shall issue vessel violation notices for violation of marine safety laws and rules promulgated in accordance with marine statutes.(5) Marine accidents occurring within the county's jurisdiction shall be investigated and required reports submitted.(6) Reasonable efforts shall be made to recover bodies of persons drowned in waters within the county's jurisdiction but outside the corporate limits of a city.(7) Livery boats within the county shall be inspected for compliance with 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.44515 to 324.44519, and rules promulgated under the act.(8) Equipment purchased or leased under the state aid program shall be made available to the director or his or her authorized representative for the purpose of inspection, investigation, or other official duties.(9) Cooperation with the United States coast guard, other counties of the state, the Michigan state police, and the department, shall be given upon request of the director or his or her authorized representative.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.1033