[Adopted by Ord. No. 1990-19 (§ 5-20 of the 1972 Ocean Codified Ordinances)]
Any boat or watercraft which becomes a menace to navigation,
is unseaworthy, or sinks, or is otherwise abandoned within any waterway
within the Township is deemed to be a nuisance.
In the event that any boat or watercraft becomes a nuisance as defined in § 150-19, the owner or person in charge of such boat or watercraft shall abate and remove such nuisance within 72 hours from the time of notice by the Township. If the owner of such boat or watercraft fails to remove the same as directed within said time period, they shall be deemed to be in violation of the within section and issued a summons by the Police Department or Zoning Department of the Township.
In the event that the owner or person in charge of the boat
cannot be located after a reasonable inquiry, the Township may remove
or destroy such boat or watercraft and the owner shall be responsible
for payment of the reasonable costs thereof.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A vessel which remains moored, grounded or otherwise attached
or fastened to or upon any public land or waterway or any private
property without consent of the property owner for a period of more
than 10 days shall be prima facie evidence of such abandonment.
Any person who violates any one or more sections of this article
shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each separate
offense and/or confinement in the Ocean County Jail for a period of
not more than 90 days.