N.Y. Navigation Law § 17: Traveling navigation inspectors

§ 17. Traveling navigation inspectors. The commissioner may appoint

not to exceed three traveling navigation inspectors whose qualifications

shall include a full knowledge of the navigation law and regulations

established thereunder and a practical experience in the navigation of

vessels. Such inspectors shall be employed for such periods of the year

and at such rates of pay as the commissioner may deem necessary, and

shall have the power to issue a uniform navigation summons and/or

complaint for violations of the provisions of article four of this

chapter which are applicable to vessels.