Maine § 6133. - Inspection of documents and watercraft
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6133. — Inspection of documents and watercraft, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6133.. Inspection of documents and watercraft
1. Inspection powers. Marine patrol officers may stop and board any watercraft at any time to inspect its documents, licenses and permits of the occupants of the watercraft and to conduct a safety inspection.
2. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, which:
A. Specify safety requirements for watercraft subject to inspection. Requirements may be incorporated by reference to other state or federal watercraft safety laws, rules or regulations; and [PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]
B. Define the procedure for a safety inspection. [PL 1987, c. 713, §1 (NEW).]
3. Failure to submit to inspection. Failure of an owner, operator or occupant of watercraft to submit to the inspection authorized by this section is a Class E crime and shall be grounds for the suspension, pursuant to chapter 617, of licenses issued under this Part to the person failing to submit.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6133.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6133. cover?
Section 6133. ("Inspection of documents and watercraft") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 6133.?
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