City Code Section
(Amended by Ordinance No. 190448, effective July 16, 2021.)
A. Whenever it appears to the Harbor Master that any automobile, boat, or other thing has sunk within the Portland harbor, and has reason to believe that a human body may be contained therein, they hereby are authorized to use such means for the removal or recovery of same as may appear reasonable and necessary.
B. Whenever any gun or other thing has been thrown into or has entered the waters within the City and the same appears to be necessary evidence in any investigation, criminal or civil, they hereby are authorized to use such means as may be needed to recover same.