17 - Traveling navigation inspectors.

§ 17. Traveling  navigation  inspectors.  The commissioner may appoint  not to exceed three traveling navigation inspectors whose qualifications  shall include a full knowledge of the  navigation  law  and  regulations  established  thereunder  and a practical experience in the navigation of  vessels.  Such inspectors shall be employed for such periods of the year  and at such rates of pay as the commissioner  may  deem  necessary,  and  shall  have  the  power  to  issue  a  uniform navigation summons and/or  complaint for violations of the  provisions  of  article  four  of  this  chapter which are applicable to vessels.