(a) Each marina that is developed or improved with funds loaned by the department pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 70) or Article 5 (commencing with Section 76) on or after January 1, 2002, shall have all of its electrical systems that extend into or over water inspected biennially, during the term of the loan, by a licensed electrical contractor or electrical engineer, for compliance with the safety-related provisions of the California Electrical Code (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations). A marina shall comply with all of the California Electrical Code provisions in effect at the time that the marina is developed. If the marina is improved with a loan, the areas of the marina in which electrical improvements were made shall comply with the California Electrical Code in effect at the time of the improvement.
(b) For purposes of this section, “marina” means a marina that meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Is privately owned and operated or owned or operated by a local government.
(2) Contains seven or more berths.
(3) Is used by the public primarily for recreational purposes.
(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 360, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)