§ 2126. Arrest without warrants.
§ 2126. Arrest without warrants. (a) Any Fish and Wildlife Agent or police officer of this State authorized to make arrests for violations of this title and regulations promulgated thereunder is further authorized to arrest a person without a warrant at the scene of a boating accident upon reasonable and probable cause to believe, based […]
§ 2112. Definitions.
§ 2112. Definitions. Unless as otherwise provided for in this section or Department regulations, the definitions used in this chapter shall be the same as those used in the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 [46 U.S.C. § 4301 et seq.]. Other definitions are: (1) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, […]
§ 2201. Definitions.
§ 2201. Definitions. (a) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (b) “Operator” means that person in control or in charge of the vessel while the vessel is in use. (c) “Recreational boat” means any vessel manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use; or leased, rented or chartered to another for the […]
§ 2113. Licensing and registration fees and waterway management fund.
§ 2113. Licensing and registration fees and waterway management fund. (a) All vessels subject to this subchapter shall be divided into classes as follows and subject to the appropriate registration fees: Class A—less than 16 feet $20 per year Class 1—16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length $40 per year Class […]
§ 2202. Child safety on recreational boats.
§ 2202. Child safety on recreational boats. (a) Every operator of a recreational boat shall be responsible for providing for the protection of any child 12 years of age or under by having any such child who is aboard a recreational boat upon the waters of this State, properly wear a Type I, II, III […]
§ 2113A. Licensing Agents; service charge; regulations.
§ 2113A. Licensing Agents; service charge; regulations. (a) The Department may authorize as many qualified persons as licensing agents as it deems necessary to effectuate the efficient distribution of boat registrations and boat ramp certificates. All new licensing agents shall be engaged in both retail sales and repairs of boats as a prerequisite for the […]
§ 2211. Definitions.
§ 2211. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) “Approved personal flotation device” shall mean any United States Coast Guard approved type I, II, III or V personal flotation device. […]
§ 2114. Regulations and standards.
§ 2114. Regulations and standards. (a) The Department shall issue rules and regulations for all vessels using state waters in accordance with the safety procedures outlined by the United States Coast Guard and present federal law. Every vessel shall be provided with the equipment prescribed by current United States Coast Guard regulations or Department regulations, […]
§ 2115. Applicability.
§ 2115. Applicability. (a) This chapter shall apply to vessels and associated equipment used, to be used, or carried in vessels used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of this State. (b) This chapter, except those sections where the content expressly indicates otherwise, does not apply to: (1) Foreign vessels temporarily using waters subject to […]
§ 2116. Operation of noncomplying vessels prohibited; careless operation; inattentive operation; reckless operation; assault by vessel in the second degree; assault by vessel in the first degree.
§ 2116. Operation of noncomplying vessels prohibited; careless operation; inattentive operation; reckless operation; assault by vessel in the second degree; assault by vessel in the first degree. (a) No person shall use or give permission for the use of any vessel to which this subchapter applies, unless the vessel is in compliance with the requirements […]