Del. Code tit. 23 § 1103

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 510
Section 1103 - Regulation of anchorage

Vessels anchoring in any river or creek shall do so out of the channel and as near the shore as they can with safety, and, when necessary, shall moor parallel with the channel, so as to leave a free passage, or they shall be held liable, as for gross negligence, in case of collision.

The Town of Lewes shall enforce this regulation as to vessels in the Lewes River above the mouth of the back channel, and the master or owner of any vessel refusing to comply shall be fined $10 for the use of the town, and also the expense of mooring.

23 Del. C. § 1103

Code 1852, §§ 1234, 1235; Code 1915, § 2951; Code 1935, § 3459; 23 Del. C. 1953, § 1103.;