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What is NYC RCNY § 3-13?

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(a) Vessels docked at the Marinas may only be supplied with electricity through the metered electrical hook up at its assigned slip. All electrical or utility connections must be free of defects.

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Effective: 8/31/2019Last amended: 8/31/2019

§ 3-13 Utilities.

RCNY § 3-13

(a)Vessels docked at the Marinas may only be supplied with electricity through the metered electrical hook up at its assigned slip. All electrical or utility connections must be free of defects. No person shall tamper or interfere with an electric meter. A Permittee must pay all metered charges for electricity. Electrical lines shall not be rigged or positioned so as to obstruct walkways or docks.

(b)Electricity shall not be used for heating a Vessel. The Dockmaster may issue orders limiting or restricting the installation and use of appliances which he or she determines require quantities of electricity that may disrupt electrical service at the Marinas.

(c)If the Department does not supply fresh water to Vessels docked at the Marinas, Permittees may fill on-board tanks from a water line at the head of the dock. Hoses shall not be rigged or positioned so as to obstruct walkways and docks, or to cause leakage or ice accumulation. (Amended City Record 8/1/2019, eff. 8/31/2019)

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