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§ 10-40-220 — Names on boats

Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 10-40-220

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10-40-220 Names on boats.

It shall be unlawful for any master, owner, or person in possession, charge, or control of any vessel, craft, or float to operate, navigate, keep, or maintain the same in the harbor unless the same shall have a name plainly and conspicuously displayed thereon which shall be large enough and in such a position as to be readily distinguishable and readable on both sides or from the rear thereof for a distance of at least 500 feet, and such name shall be of such distinctive character that any such vessel, craft, or float may be readily identified by it. Any person violating this section shall be fined $100.00 for each offense. (Prior code § 38-26; Amend Coun. J. 11-24-20, p. 24619, Art. III, § 1)