Any person who propels a float to or against any lock gate, or, being in control of such float, permits it to be propelled against any lock gate, buffer beam or other structure, for the purposes of opening, closing or otherwise operating the same, shall be deemed guilty of violating the foregoing section and shall be subject to the penalty therefor.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 21 § 150.5