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2. Each marker, float, or buoy and markers for fishing devices shall be properly marked with the identification, of the owner in a manner prescribed by the Harbormaster as promulgated in the Mashp�ee Mooring Regulations. 3. During the period I June through 30 September, 'mooring balls shall be used: From I October through 3,1 March, mooring balls or winter buoys may be used. Winter buoys (sticks) or numbered markers completely submerged onto the bottom shall be used. From 1, April through 31 May, only winter buoys (sticks) or mooring balls may be used. (Submerged markers must be removed.) B. Permits. The Harbormaster shall. have the exclusive right to issue permits for the placement of moorings for vessels, boats, rafts and floats held by anchors or bottom moorings at any locations within the territorial jurisdiction of the town. C. Regulations. The Harbormaster shall adopt regulations for anchoring of and the placement and maintenance of moorings to anchor boats, vessels, rafts, and floats and make these regulations available on request to any applicant for a permit. D. Fees. The Board of Selectmen shall establish a fee schedule for mooring permits. The Harbormaster shall be responsible for the annual collection of the fees for each mooring permit he issues. The revenue collected shall be added to a separate fund to be used for dredging or other waterways related expenses. E. If the owner of a mooring does not use the mooring for the designated purpose for two (2) consecutive years, the Harbormaster may revoke or decline to renew the mooring permit. §170-10. Abandonment. A. The Harbormaster or an Assistant Harbormaster may take immediate action to remove any vessel, mooring, or other object without following the procedures below if, in his judgment, such action is necessary to protect life or property or if such object is a hindrance to navigation. B. No vessel, mooring, or other object shall be abandoned, sunk or otherwise placed where it may constitute a danger to navigation. Any object so placed, or any vessel improperly secured, swamped, sunk, washed ashore or found in a restricted area shall be removed, and relocated by the owner at the direction of the Harbormaster or an Assistant Harbormaster. If corrective action is not taken after seventy two (72) hours notice to the owner, or if the owner is not known, after notice has been posted for the same period at the Mashpee Town Hall, or on or near such object, the Harbormaster or Assistant Harbormaster may take corrective action. The expense of such removal or relocation and any liability incurred therefor shall be the responsibility of the owner. C. In the event of a violation of Subsection B, the Harbormaster, after removing the object pursuant to the foregoing section, shall notify the owner, or if the owner is not known, 38