Permits

(1) Events. A race, regatta, parade, exhibition or practice for a race which is conducted according to a pre-arranged schedule and which by its nature, circumstances or location will introduce extra or unusual hazards to the safety of life or property on the waters of the Commonwealth may not be conducted without either a permit issued by the Director or a Permit for Marine Event issued by the United States Coast Guard. (2) Plans. Anypersonor organization holding or sponsoring such a race, regatta, parade, exhibition or practice for a race shall submit a detailed plan to the Director ofthe DivisionofLawEnforcement, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02202. Such plan shall be submitted not less than15 days prior to the start of such race, regatta, parade, exhibition or practice for a race. (3) Plan Contents. The detailed plan shall include the following: (a) name, address and telephone number of the sponsor; (b) nature and purpose of the event; (c) information as to general public interest; (d) estimated number and types of vessels participating in the event; (e) estimated number and types of spectator vessels; (f) a time schedule and description of events; (g) a scale drawing or sketch showing the boundaries of the event and various water courses or areas to be utilized by participants, officials, and spectator vessels; and (h) the written approval of the local harbormaster, or in a municipality without a harbormaster the local police chief. (4) Permit Issuance. If, in the discretion of the Director, the event maybe held withsafetyoflife and property, a permit may be issued. Permits may be issued either for a single event or for a number or series of events; but in no event for longer than one year. Permits may be issued with conditions.