12:6-6. Powers with respect to power and other vessels using inland waterways
Such harbor masters shall have power:
a. To stop any vessel using any of the inland waterways of the state and to examine the same to see that it complies with the requirements of the law, whether in the matter of equipment, identification or otherwise;
b. To require the production of permits and licenses;
c. To arrest, without warrant, for violations of chapter 7 of this title (s. 12:7-1 et seq.) and any other laws of this state, committed in their presence;
d. To act as special officers for the detection and arrest of those who violate or infringe upon the provisions of chapter 7 of this title (s. 12:7-1 et seq.) and other laws relating or pertaining to the operation of vessels on the inland waterways and for the violation of the rules and regulations of the board; and
e. Generally to act as special officers for the enforcement of the laws of this state pertaining to power and other vessels, their operation and maintenance, and the enforcement and observance of the rules and regulations of the board.
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