(a) A person who is operating a motorboat on any waters of the Virgin Islands and is stopped by a peace officer in the enforcement of this chapter, or the rules adopted under this chapter, shall present to the peace officer proof that he meets the requirements of section 322, or that he is exempt under section 323.
(b) A person's failure to present the boating safety identification card, certificate, license, temporary operating permit, or other proof of compliance authorized by the Commissioner constitutes prime facie evidence of a violation of section 322 of this [chapter].
(c) A person who fails to present the boating safety identification card, certificate, license, temporary operating permit or other proof of compliance authorized by the Commissioner is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the person presents the required documents in court which prove that except for the absence of the documents, the person was operating the motorboat in compliance with this chapter on the date of the violation.