§ 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.