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§ 59-23-3. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context shall prescribe otherwise: “Chemical test” means an analysis of a person’s blood, breath, urine or other bodily substance for the determination of the presence of alcohol or any other substance which may impair a person’s mental or physical […]

§ 59-23-5. Consent to chemical or breath tests by persons operating watercraft; offer and administration of tests; advisement of effect of refusal to submit to test; advisement of persons arrested of rights; uniform citation form

A person who operates a watercraft in waters over which this state has jurisdiction shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a chemical test or test of his breath for the purpose of determining the alcohol content of his blood, as a condition of operating the watercraft in this state. A law […]

§ 59-23-7. Offenses and penalties

It is unlawful for any person to operate a watercraft on the public waters of this state who: Is under the influence of intoxicating liquor; Is under the influence of any other substance which has impaired such person’s ability to operate a watercraft; or Has eight one-hundredths percent (.08%) or more by weight volume of […]

§ 59-25-1. Definitions

The following words, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings: “Certificate of origin” means the document provided by the manufacturer of a new vessel, or its distributor, which is the only valid indication of ownership between the manufacturer, its distributor, its franchised new vessel dealers and the original purchaser. “Dealer” means any […]

§ 59-21-153. Penalties

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to the following penalties: For a violation of any of the provisions of Sections 59-21-23(d), 59-21-29, 59-21-33, 59-21-55, 59-21-81 through 59-21-87, and 59-21-111 through 59-21-129, by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) or […]

§ 59-21-155. Disposition of fines and penalties

All monies collected as fines or penalties for violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be paid over by the court, justice court judge, or other officer collecting or receiving the fines or penalties to the county having jurisdiction over the violation as provided by law.

§ 59-21-117. Promulgation of rules and regulations generally

The commission shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, and to advertise and promote the fresh waterways of the state. The Commission on Marine Resources shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of Sections 59-21-111 through 59-21-129. The Commission […]