Interfering with lights, buoys, etc

Every person who– (a) injures any lighthouse or any light exhibited therein, or any buoy or beacon; (b) removes, alters or destroys any light-ship, buoy or beacon; or (c) rides by, makes fast to, or runs foul of any light-ship or buoy, is liable to make good any damage thereby occasioned, as well as to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars.