Harbor Master Powers.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 118-29
in effect118-29. Harbor Master Powers.
1. AUTHORITY OVER OUTER HARBOR. So far as it does not conflict with the authority exercised by the government of the United States, the harbor master shall have the same jurisdiction and authority and the same power in or over the outer harbor and all vessels, craft or floats moored or navigating therein as are herein given him in or over the inner harbor and the vessels, crafts or floats moored and navigating therein.
2. POWER TO COMPEL ASSISTANCE. The harbor master is authorized and empowered to call to his aid any tug, boat or crew, or other vessels and men, to assist him in the removal of vessels or the performance of any of his duties, and he is authorized and empowered to take any tug, vessel, craft or float that may be necessary for this purpose, and compel the assistance of any crew that he may deem necessary to carry into effect his orders.
3. POWER TO MAKE RULES. The harbor master shall have the power to make such further rules and regulations as he may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this section and to properly perform the duties thereby devolved upon him.
4. PENALTY. Any person who shall resist the harbor master or any person acting for him in the execution of his duties hereunder, and any person who shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the lawful orders of the harbor master shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100, or by imprisonment in the house of correction of Milwaukee county for not to exceed 90 days.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH118.pdf#page=17Fetched: 10/26/2026