Section 33-5-62 Rules and regulations; point system for suspension or revocation of certifications. - Alabama Statutes

Section 33-5-62

Rules and regulations; point system for suspension or revocation of certifications.

The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources may establish and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, not in conflict with the laws of this state, concerning operation of vessels and concerning the enforcement of this article. All fines collected shall be deposited into the State Water Safety Fund. Specifically, but not by way of limitation, the commissioner may establish, by regulation, in addition to all other penalties, a point system by which boater safety certifications may be suspended or revoked, as well as hearing procedures related to the suspension or revocation of certifications. Unless otherwise provided by law, the penalty for the violation of any rules and regulations promulgated under this article shall be a Class C misdemeanor punishable upon conviction as provided in Sections 13A-5-7 and l3A-5-12. A person so convicted shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50).

(Acts 1994, No. 94-652, p. 1243, §15.)