59-21-157 - Civil liability for violation of provisions of chapter.
§ 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.
Sources: Codes, 1942, § 8496-27; Laws, 1960, ch. 165, § 27, eff from and after passage (approved April 14, 1960).