Section 188-1-04 - Rules Governing the Inspection of Watercraft by a Marine Patrol OfficerA.Safety Requirements for Watercraft1. All watercraft shall meet the requirements specified in 12°M.R.S. Chapter 935, as amended, and the U.S. Federal Boating Safety Act of 1971 ( 46 U.S.C.A. §1451, et seq., as amended).2. At the time the Marine Patrol Officer arrives within the vicinity of the stopped watercraft, the Marine Patrol Officer will make his intentions known to the operator and/or occupants of the watercraft.3. A Marine Patrol Officer may inspect the documents, licenses and permits of the watercraft and conduct an inspection of the watercraft to determine compliance with the state and federal safety requirements designated above.4. The Marine Patrol Officer will notify the Commissioner of Marine Resources in writing of any person or persons who fail to submit for inspection under 12 M.R.S. §6133(1).13- 188 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 04