§ 59-21-157. Civil liability for violation of provisions of chapter
The owner or operator of a vessel, or both, shall be civilly liable for any injury or damage proximately resulting from the negligent failure of such owner or operator to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter.
§ 59-21-159. Venue of actions based upon chapter
The venue of any action based on this chapter may be in the county in which the vessel is usually moored, docked, housed or garaged, or in the county in which a vessel is involved in a boating accident, or in event of a boating accident taking place on a navigable waterway which is the […]
§ 59-21-161. Service of process on nonresidents
The acceptance by a nonresident of the right and privileges of operating a vessel or motorboat on any of the waters of this state, as evidenced by his operating, either in person or by agent or employee, a vessel or motorboat upon any of the navigable waters of this state, shall be deemed equivalent to […]
§ 59-21-163. Effect of Sections 59-21-157 through 59-21-161 on other causes of action
The provisions of Sections 59-21-157 through 59-21-161 shall not be construed to limit any cause of action heretofore maintainable at common law, maritime law or in admiralty, but shall be cumulative and supplemental thereto.
§ 59-21-125. Enforcement officers; bond
Each enforcement officer shall execute and file with the state treasurer a good and sufficient surety bond in the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), conditioned on the faithful performance of his respective duties. Each enforcement officer shall be reimbursed by the commission for the premiums on his bond.
§ 59-21-127. Enforcement officers; powers and duties
It shall be the duty of all enforcement officers to enforce, and to obey and carry out all instructions, directions, rules and regulations of the commission with respect to the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Each enforcement officer shall account for and pay over, pursuant to law, all monies received by him under […]
§ 59-21-129. Adoption of special rules and regulations
Any agency or political subdivision of this state may make application to the commission for special rules and regulations with reference to the operation, equipment or safety of vessels on any waters of this state within its territorial limits or authorized jurisdiction and shall set forth therein the reasons which make special rules or regulations […]
§ 59-21-151. Enforcement of chapter
All peace officers and other law enforcement officials are hereby authorized, empowered and enjoined to enforce the provisions of this chapter within their respective jurisdictions. It shall be the duty of each district attorney in this state and each county prosecuting attorney in each county of this state to prosecute and defend, for the state, […]
§ 59-21-153. Penalties
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to the following penalties: For a violation of any of the provisions of Sections 59-21-23(d), 59-21-29, 59-21-33, 59-21-55, 59-21-81 through 59-21-87, and 59-21-111 through 59-21-129, by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) or […]
§ 59-21-155. Disposition of fines and penalties
All monies collected as fines or penalties for violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be paid over by the court, justice court judge, or other officer collecting or receiving the fines or penalties to the county having jurisdiction over the violation as provided by law.