§ 269-2. Registration, reregistration and placement.

A. 

Registration of a previously hold mooring space.

(1) 

Previously registered mooring. The Harbor Master shall mail, during the month of January, renewal forms to all persons who were registered permit holders at the end of the prior year, at the address then listed on their last registration or reregistration. It shall be the burden of the permit holder to notify the Harbor Master of any change of address. Renewal must be accompanied by proof of payment of boat excise tax bill, if applicable, the nonrefundable mooring fee and your current inspection certificate.

(2) 

If the permit holder has no proof of ownership, he/she must surrender the use of the mooring.

(3) 

If a previously approved mooring has not had an approved vessel assigned to it for one year, that mooring space shall be forfeited.

(4) 

No mooring permit shall be transferable, except within the immediate family. The immediate family shall include brother, sister, children, mother, father or spouse.

B. 

Requests for new mooring permits. All requests for new mooring space shall be made by filing a Falmouth mooring application form, along with appropriate fees and paperwork, to:

Falmouth Harbor Master's Office

180 Scranton Avenue

Falmouth, MA 02540

C. 

Relocation application. A registered mooring holder who wishes a new location within the same harbor shall file a written request with the Harbor Master. His name will then appear on the relocation list for that specific harbor. (See § 269-3, Waiting lists.) There is no cost to keep your name on the relocation list, however, you must notify the Harbor Master every year, in writing, by January 1, if you wish to keep your name on the list.

D. 

Assignment of mooring space.

(1) 

All assignments of mooring space shall be made by the Harbor Master or his designee. At such time as space becomes available, the Harbor Master shall assign the space, according to the specific requirements of the particular boat, including its length, draft or other pertinent requirements, to the person who first submitted a completed application.

(2) 

When the applicant is notified the Town has a mooring space, and the space is acceptable, he must set his proper tackle within 30 days. Use of the mooring can be delayed for one year.

E. 

Placement of moorings.

(1) 

No mooring shall be placed in any Falmouth waters without inspection and approval of the Harbor Master. The Harbor Master must direct the placement of the mooring.

(2) 

All moorings shall be placed by someone approved by the Harbor Master.