Rule 33-204-4.6 - Commercial Vessel Certification(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to operate or offer for rental or hire any commercial vessel in, along, upon or around the Reservoir unless each person, firm or corporation shall have on file with the District a current Certificate of Inspection with respect to such vessel from an approved registered Naval Architect or approved Marine Engineer stating that such vessel:(i) Has been constructed and arranged in substantial compliance with the requirements of subparts 177.100, et seq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations as then in effect.(ii) Is in substantial compliance with the requirements as to watertight integrity and subdivision as set out in subparts 179.15, et seq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations as then in effect.(iii) Is in substantial compliance with the requirements as to stability as set out in Subparts 178.115, et seq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations as then in effect.(iv) Is equipped in substantial compliance with the requirements as to life saving equipment as set out in Subparts 180,10, et eq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations as then in effect.(v) Is equipped in substantial compliance with the requirements as to fire protection equipment as set out in Subparts 181.115, et seq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations as then in effect.(vi) Is constructed and equipped in substantial compliance with the requirements as to machinery installation as set out in Subparts 182.100, et eq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations as then in effect.(vii) Is constructed and equipped in substantial compliance with requirements as to electrical installation as set out in Subparts 183,100, et seq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations, as then in effect.(viii) Is equipped in substantial compliance with the requirements as to vessel control and miscellaneous systems and equipment as set out in Subparts 184.100, et seq. of Title 46, Chapter 1, Subchapter T, Code of Federal Regulations as then in effect; the installation of suitable Citizens Band radio equipment will be considered substantial compliance with the Federal Communications Commission for purposes of the Reservoir.(b) The maximum number of passengers permitted to be carried on a commercial vessel shall be as determined by the approved registered Naval Architect or approved Marine Engineer and shall be stated on the vessel's Certificate of Inspection,(c) The Certificate of Inspection shall be deemed current for a period of three (3) years from and after the date on which the same shall be executed by an approved registered Naval Architect or approved Marine Engineer.(d) Each violation of this Regulation shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or imprisonment in the County Jail not to exceed fifteen (15) days, or both such fine and imprisonment as determined by the Court. For purposes of this Regulation, a violation hereof shall constitute a separate offense. Nothing contained herein shall limit the penalty for violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.33 Miss. Code. R. 204-4.6
Miss. Code Ann. § 51-9-127 (Rev. 2000).