1501:46-12-14. Dock maintenance required  


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  • The owner of a dock, tie-up space or superaqueous structure shall maintain the structure in a condition of good repair according to the standard plans and specifications of the division for docks and tie-up spaces. In the event of failure to make necessary repairs and after written notification to the owner of record concerning the deteriorating or hazardous condition of the structure or if, after reasonable effort to locate the owner of such dock, tie-up space or superaqueous structure cannot be determined , then twenty days after attaching a copy of this rule and notification to repair hazardous condition of the structure on said hazardous dock, tie-up space or superaqueous structure by the division and during which period of time the structure has not been repaired to the proper standard then and in either of the above circumstances the division is empowered to remove such dock, tie-up space or superaqueous structure from its waters and destroy or salvage any or all materials used in the construction of such dock, tie-up space or superaqueous structure.


Effective: 5/8/2020
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 2/20/2020 and 05/08/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1546.04
Rule Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.03
Prior Effective Dates: 06/14/1975