58 Pa. Code § 115.2 - Initial certification
(a) An
owner of a boat carrying passengers for hire shall apply for certification of
the boat on a form provided by the Commission and shall provide the information
requested on the form.
(b) An
applicant shall submit the following documentation in addition to the
application form:
(1)
Form
PFBC-291c. A Form PFBC-291c, Vessel Characteristic Report, has two
parts. Part A is to be completed and signed by the owner. Part B is to be
completed by a qualified accredited marine surveyor who conducted the
inspection within 6 months preceding the date of the application. The
inspection report shall include a statement by the marine surveyor as to
whether or not the boat is suitable for the use intended, or if not suitable,
the requirements necessary to bring about compliance. The report shall also
include the opinion of the marine surveyor as to the total number of persons
who may be carried on the boat. The opinion of the marine surveyor shall be
based on a United States Coast Guard-approved stability test suitable for the
type and size of boat.
(2)
Proof of financial responsibility. An applicant shall furnish
the Commission proof of financial responsibility. The proof shall evidence the
applicant's ability to respond in damages on account of accidents arising out
of the maintenance or use of the passenger carrying boat. The minimum amount of
coverage shall be $500,000 because of injury or death to one person in an
accident and $1,000,000 because of injury or death to two or more persons in an
accident and $25,000 because of damage to property of others in an accident.
Proof of financial responsibility shall be in a form acceptable to the
Commission and shall provide for notice to the Commission in the event of
cancellation of liability insurance.
Notes
The provisions of this § 115.2 amended under section 5123(a)(1) of the Fish and Boat Code (30 Pa.C.S. § 5123(a)(1)).
This section cited in 58 Pa. Code § 115.4 (relating to annual safety inspections).
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