§ 6-166. Inspector of marine vessels and terminals generally.

(a)

The office of inspector of marine vessels and terminals is hereby created and he shall be appointed as is provided in sections 2-33 through 2-38 of this Code.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the inspector of marine vessels and terminals to enforce the laws and provisions of this division and other ordinances and laws relating to fire prevention and protection, insofar as they affect commercial structures, watercraft and movables, as defined under the provisions of this division. He shall take all necessary steps to protect life and property from the hazards of fire and of panic, which may arise from fire or from the threat of fire or explosion in and around the said structures, watercraft and movables in this parish covered by this division.

(c)

The inspector of marine vessels and terminals shall supervise, either through his own office or by accepting the certification of appropriate parish, state or federal authorities, the inspection of all said structures, watercraft and marine vessels covered by this ordinance for the purpose of reducing or eliminating fire hazards and dangers of explosions.

(d)

The inspector of marine vessels and terminals, in the discharge of his official duties, shall have authority to enter upon and examine any said structures, watercraft and movables at any reasonable time.

(e)

The inspector of marine vessels and terminals shall be furnished deputies or assistant inspectors and clerical assistance necessary for the proper conduct of his office.

(f)

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this division for the inspector of marine vessels and terminals to engage in the business of owning, leasing, hiring, or chartering of structures, watercraft or movables as defined in this division, either directly or indirectly, or to receive any commission or kick-back from said business, or to have any financial interest in any concern engaged in such business or businesses at any time while holding such office or employment as herein provided, and any violation hereof shall constitute malfeasance in office.

(Ord. No. 44, § 10(a—d, f, g), 7-9-64)