§20-9-1. Definitions

As used in this article: (1) "ABYC" means the American Boat and Yacht Council;

§20-9-2. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements – Swimming and Signage

All boat dock or marina owners or operators shall install permanent safety signage with print legible at eighty feet of distance and placed to give adequate notice, to persons using the boat dock or marina or swimming near the boat dock or marina, of the electric shock hazard risks of the waters around the boat […]

§20-9-3. Boat Dock and Marina Safety Requirements-Electrical Shock and Electrocution

All boat dock or marina owners or operators shall comply with the following requirements to prevent electrical shock, electrocution or injury to users of their facilities and the surrounding areas: (1) All electrical wiring involving 110 AC or 220 AC shall be installed by and maintained by a holder of a valid West Virginia journeyman […]

§20-9-4. Compliance Date and Enforcement

Each boat dock and marina shall be in full compliance with this article by January 1, 2015. The penalties contained in section seven of this article apply only to conduct on or after January 1, 2015. Enforcement of sections three and four of this article regarding the work of electricians shall be conducted by the […]

§20-9-5. Rule-Making Authority

The State Fire Marshal may promulgate emergency rules pursuant to the provisions of section fifteen, article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code and shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article and incorporate boat dock and marina […]

§20-9-6. Penalties

(a) A boat dock or marina owner or operator who violates sections two or three of this article and the violation does not result in the injury or death of a person, shall, for the first offense, be issued a warning citation with no court appearance or penalty, and for a second or subsequent offense, […]