Welch Island rescue

[bushwack1]

Could be, but no fines ? "" above the law ? !?!/

[JayR]

Originally Posted by bushwack1

Could be, but no fines ? "" above the law ? !?!/

But...these are first responders attempting to save people from emergencies, which is their job. Can't imagine imposing any fine on these great people. Instead, let's increase the fines and penalties for the reckless civilians who keep putting our first responders in harm's way !!!

[lakershaker]

Originally Posted by bushwack1

Could be, but no fines ? "" above the law ? !?!/

Exempt from the law is different than "above the law." There are specific exemptions for government administration in many rules. Just like why you don't see registration stickers on marine patrol boats and emergency vehicles can go through red lights.

[ishoot308]

If I remember correctly, you have 72 hours to remove vehicle from the lake with no fines. After that it is / was $1000.00 per day for each day after the 72 hour grace period...

Dan

[John Mercier]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

If I remember correctly, you have 72 hours to remove vehicle from the lake with no fines. After that it is / was $1000.00 per day for each day after the 72 hour grace period...

Dan

Yes, but they have extended it in the past due to complexity of recovery.

Basically the fines are there to punish people that sink something in the lake and make no attempt to recover it.

[Tofu]

How long would it have taken to send a Drone out to observe the issue and return back to it's starting position without putting any human life in jeopardy and not costing anything to recover it?

[John Mercier]

Does Gilford FD have one?

[Descant]

We often refer to "breaking the law" with the same concept as "breaking a rule". Not quite so. The legislature often gives departments the ability to make administrative rules which have the effect of law, but are administered by the department, not the courts. In the case of dumping something in the lake (like an ATV) the DES is the enforcing body and they can impose administrative fines which are limited. They can't do a workout if you break a law, but they made the rule and can manage a workout. DES often wants to see a bad condition corrected more than they want to collect a fine.

[Tofu]

Originally Posted by John Mercier

Does Gilford FD have one?

Not sure John, But it would not be an unreasonable request in the budget if they don't.

[Blue Thunder]

Wednesday 5:10PM

Marine Solutions just posted that the vehicle was recovered today without incident. You may now return to your regularly scheduled speculation and second guessing.

BT

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by bushwack1

Could be, but no fines ? "" above the law ? !?!/

Are you serious? These are first responders who made an error in judgment. They were not doing anything with ill intent, or to put anyone else in danger, or to enrich themselves. They just made a mistake.

If the state wants to ding the town, that's all in good fun. But we should respect first responders and also understand that they're human. Otherwise, they may not be there when we need them