stranded
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What happens if you are anchored and just say no to paying. Is it civil, criminal?
West Solent sandy beaches
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Giblets
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Marine law is rather different to land laws. You may well end up having a writ slapped on your boat and having it impounded.
stranded
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Oh. I better not get leery then!
l'escargot
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You need to read the general directions:
http://www.yarmouth-harbour.co.uk/m...directions---final-version---1-march-2012.pdf
"31. ...Anchored vessels are liable to pay harbour dues. The Master of a vessel anchoring in the Harbour must notify the Harbour Master accordingly."
So like going and paying at a ticket machine in a car park, strictly speaking, it is actually up to you to go and pay the HM.
And if you don't pay your dues:
"67.1 A person who fails to comply with a General Direction or Special Direction shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale."
Summary convictions are dealt with in the magistrates court and Level 4 is £2500.