Thanks Skip
Since Title LXII is the criminal code, this gives the Marine Patrol the power to enforce the Criminal Code on unbridged islands. I always assumed they could, but now I know why.
(f) The provisions of Title LXII when:
(1) A violation of such title occurs on an island to which access is provided only by boat when no representative of any other law enforcement agency with jurisdiction is immediately available to handle a complaint of violation and the safety of persons or property requires immediate action;
(2) A trespass violation is committed on land adjacent to a body of water by a person who used a boat as his means of transportation or who left his boat to come ashore; or
(3) Requested to render assistance to another peace officer having jurisdiction in the area.
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