Queen
People v. Queen
Opinion
Opinion
Lewis, J.
I
Proceedings Below
On August 4, 1985, the municipal court entered judgments convicting defendants Stephen D. Queen, James Melton and Donald E. Gregory of operating a passenger vessel from the Chula Vista Bayfront Park in violation of section 8.02(a)23 of the San Diego Unified Port District Code (Code). Each defendant was fined $51 and placed on probation for one year. The defendants appealed to the appellate department of the superior court, which reversed their convictions. Upon the defendants’ application, the appellate department certified the case to this court under the provisions of California Rules of Court, rule 63(a). Thereafter we ordered a transfer under rule 62(b). We reverse.
II
Issues Presented
III
Discussion
Section 8.02(a)23 of the Code provides that: “No person shall operate any vessel, boat, or craft carrying passengers, merchandise, building materials, petroleum products, compressed gas, or cargo to or from the landing ramp, float, docks or piers within the Chula Vista Bayfront Park and any point, location, vessel, barge, structure or dock within San Diego Bay without the prior written permission of the Port Director.”