Sec. 15-140m. Reckless operation of a vessel in the second degree.
Sec. 15-140m. Reckless operation of a vessel in the second degree. (a) A person
commits the offense of reckless operation of a vessel in the second degree when he (1)
operates a vessel at such speed or maneuvers a vessel in such a manner as to endanger the
life, limb or property of another person, (2) operates or, as owner, permits the operation of
a vessel loaded with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capacity, having regard
for weather and other operating conditions, (3) operates or, as owner, permits the operation of a vessel loaded or powered in excess of the maximum capacity information stated
on the United States Coast Guard capacity information label or the capacity information
label of the manufacturer affixed to such vessel, or (4) operates or, as owner, permits
the operation of a vessel the capacity information label of which has been altered, defaced
or removed.
(b) Any person guilty of reckless operation of a vessel in the second degree shall
be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than two hundred dollars.
(P.A. 89-388, S. 13, 27.)