§ 83-4-13. Enforcement of Chapter; vessels displaying Coast Guard inspection decal.  


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  • Every game warden, Marine Resources Commission inspector, and every other law-enforcement officer of the Commonwealth and its subdivisions shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and shall have authority to stop, board and inspect any vessel subject to this Chapter after having identified himself in his official capacity. Except for enforcement of Section 83-4-7 and the requirement of having the registration certificate on board, the provisions of this section shall not apply to any vessel of twenty-six (26) feet or more in length on which is displayed a current valid United States Coast Guard or United States Coast Guard Auxiliary inspection decal. (33-88-83.)