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A. The operator of any vessel involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to any person, or in damage to any property, shall immediately stop such vessel at the scene of such accident and shall give his name, address, and the name and/or number of his vessel, the name and address of the owner, to the person struck or the operator or occupants of the vessel collided with or property damaged and shall render to any person injured in such an accident, reasonable assistance. A violation of this subsection constitutes a misdemeanor crime, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or by a jail sentence of up to 90 days, or by both such fine and jail time.

B. The master, owner, or operator of any vessel involved in an accident within the City, and where death or personal injury requiring medical treatment or property damage in excess of $500.00 occurs, shall file a written accident report (within 48 hours of said accident) with the law enforcement agency of the City. A violation of this subsection constitutes a Class 2 civil infraction under Chapter 1.48 LMC. [Ord. 387 § 1, 2005; Ord. 86 § 1, 1996.]