California Boating Law

TITLE 14

6593

DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS

(a) They shall be of a distinctive color compatible with use as harbor police vessels. (b) They shall be marked with words such as ‘‘Harbor Police,’’ ‘‘Port Police,’’ ‘‘Harbor Patrol,’’ or ‘‘Port Patrol’’ or their equivalent. These identifying words shall be placed on each side of the vessel in a manner which will provide clear legibility and maximum opportunity for identifi- cation. The letters shall be of block character, of good proportion, and not less than six (6) inches in height. They shall be of a color which will form a good contrast with the color of the background and so maintained as to be clearly visible and legible. In addition to this marking, the vessel shall display prominently the identification of the operating agency. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 663.5, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 650 and 663.5, Harbors and Navigation Code. 6591. Blue Light for Enforcement Vessels. The distinctive light prescribed by Section 652.5, Harbors and Navigation Code, for law enforcement vessels shall be a blue colored, revolving horizontal beam, low intensity light rotating or appearing to rotate because of a pulsating effect gained by means of a rotating reflector which causes a flashing or periodic peak intensity effect. The light shall be located at any effective point on the forward exterior of the vessel. A shield or other device, fixed or movable, to restrict the arc of visibility may be used if desired. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 652.5, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 650 and 652.5, Harbors and Navigation Code. 6592. Sound Level Measuring Instruments. Pursuant to the authority provided in Section 654.05(d) of the Harbors and Navigation Code, a precision sound level meter which meets the Type II requirements of ANSI S1.4-1983 (revision of S1.4-1971), titled ‘‘Specifica- tion For Sound Level Meters,’’ published in 1983, may be substituted for the Type I referred to in the Society of Automotive Engineers Technical Report J34 for measuring pleasure motorboat sound levels, titled ‘‘Exterior Sound Level Measurement Procedure For Pleasure Motorboats—SAE J34,’’ pub- lished in 1973. NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 652 and 654.05(d), Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 652, 654, 654.05 and 654.06, Harbors and Navigation Code. Article 4.5.1. Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program 6593. Short Title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Regulations under which the Depart- ment of Boating and Waterways may provide State financial aid to local

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