A. It is declared that the borough port and harbor facilities are installed and have been installed for the convenience of owners of vessels who use them for navigation and not for the purpose of providing moorage for vessels in dead storage or used as a residence.

B. If, within one year’s time, the harbormaster does not witness a vessel motoring outside the Haines Harbor, the vessel owner must demonstrate that their vessel is still seaworthy. An appointment with the harbormaster must be made for this purpose.

To be considered “seaworthy” a vessel must be capable of safely operating under its originally designed power plant and under average weather conditions, i.e., no kickers or outboards unless the vessel was designed to navigate with such.

C. Permits may be issued allowing exception to this section under such conditions and regulations as the assembly may impose. An application for such permit shall be for a period of time not to exceed six months. Permits shall be issued fairly and without discrimination and shall be applicable to all under like conditions. (Ord. 17-03-453 § 5; Ord. 12-01-281 § 4; Ord. 07-08-162)