270-E:1 Statement of Purpose. – It is the intent of the general court in this chapter to establish a uniform fee structure and numbering system for all boats using the public waters of the state of New Hampshire, which includes inland waters as well as tidal and coastal waters. This chapter specifies which boats […]
270-E:10 Notice of Transfer; Destruction or Abandonment. – The owner shall furnish the department written notice of the transfer of all or any part of his or her interest, other than the creation of a security interest, in a vessel registered in this state pursuant to this chapter or the destruction or abandonment of […]
270-E:11 Change of Address. – Any person who has a vessel registered in this state shall notify the department in writing within 15 days if his address no longer conforms to the address appearing on the certificate and shall, as a part of the notification, furnish the department with his new address. Source. 1990, […]
270-E:12 Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A relative to: I. The information to be contained in an application for registration. II. Decals necessary to implement this chapter, including temporary decals. III. Certificates of numbers. IV. Display of numbers. V. Reports on change of address. VI. Destruction, abandonment, sale or […]
270-E:13 Dealer’s Registration. – I. A manufacturer or dealer of vessels and outboard motors may make application to the department for a general distinguishing number for his vessels. II. A manufacturer or dealer shall not loan the numbers which have been assigned to him under this chapter to a sub-agent or to any other […]
270-E:14 Temporary Registration. – A person desiring to register a vessel shall apply for registration and pay the required boat fee and registration fee to the department or an agent of the department. Upon receipt of such application and fees, the department or agent of the department shall issue to the purchaser a receipt […]
270-E:15 Suspension of Dealer’s Registration; Penalty. – The commissioner shall have the authority to suspend or revoke the registration of any manufacturer or dealer who violates any of the provisions of this chapter. Any manufacturer or dealer who violates any of said provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Source. 1990, 229:1, eff. Jan. […]
270-E:16 Repair Numbers. – I. A person who engages in the business of maintaining or repairing vessels may make application to the department for a general distinguishing number for the boats which he is maintaining or repairing. II. The commissioner may, if he is satisfied of the facts stated in the application, issue to […]
270-E:17 Revocation of Registration. – In addition to any other authority provided by law, the commissioner is hereby authorized to revoke or suspend any registration issued pursuant to this chapter or any privilege to operate a boat, or both, upon a showing that: I. The owner has violated any provision of this chapter, RSA […]
270-E:18 Common Carriers; Applications, Orders. – I. No person shall operate a vessel as a common carrier of passengers or property on a regular route and schedule between points on public waters of the state, unless the department authorizes the operation. II. An order authorizing, in whole or in part, an operation for which […]
270-E:19 Rates, Charges, and Schedules. – Every common carrier by water shall establish and charge just and reasonable rates for transportation of passengers or property on the public waters of the state. Such rates and tariffs, together with a schedule of the service offered, shall be published, filed with the department and kept open […]
270-E:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Airboat" means any shallow-draft vessel propelled by an airplane propeller and steered by an airplane rudder or any vessel, including a hovercraft, which is designed to travel on a cushion of air on or within 2 feet of the water, not including any mechanical device which also […]
270-E:20 Change in Rates, Charges, and Schedules. – Unless the department otherwise orders, no change shall be made in any rate, fare, charge or price, which has been filed or published by a common carrier by water in compliance with the requirements hereof, except after 30 days’ notice to the department and such notice […]
270-E:21 Reports; Accounts; Records. – I. The department may require: (a) Annual reports from all common carriers by water. (b) Specific answers to any questions deemed necessary by the department. II. The department or its representative shall have access, at reasonable times, to all accounts, records and other documents of a carrier which relate […]
270-E:22 Commercial Vessels; Penalty. – I. Any person who shall use any commercial vessel or commercial outboard motor on any public waters in this state without a certificate of inspection, or shall act as captain, master, pilot, engineer or operator on any such boat or launch without having passed an examination administered by the […]
270-E:23 License Fees. – There shall be paid to the commissioner for every certificate of captain, master, pilot, or engineer, $15. A certificate shall entitle the holder thereof to act in the capacity named on any vessel of the class described in the certificate. Only one certificate shall be required to entitle the holder […]
270-E:24 Rental Agent Registration; Fees. – I. Any person renting or leasing motorized watercraft shall register as a rental agent with the department. Applications for registration shall include the name of the applicant, including any additional names under which the applicant may be doing business, the address or addresses of the applicant and rental […]
270-E:25 Prohibitions; Penalties. – I. No rental agent shall: (a) Rent or lease any motorized watercraft to any other person without having a rental agent safety certificate. This subparagraph shall not apply to the use of any motorized watercraft which is included in the rental or lease of real property. (b) Rent or lease […]
270-E:3 Registration Required. – I. No person shall put, place, or operate a vessel on any waters of the state, including tidal and coastal waters and all inland waters, unless the vessel is registered as required in this chapter or is exempt as provided in RSA 270-E:4. II. The department shall furnish a registration […]
270-E:4 Exemptions From Registration. – The following vessels shall be exempt from registration in this state: I. Sailboats under 12 feet in length, rowboats and canoes powered by sail, oars, paddles, or other human power. Any vessel which has an inboard or outboard motor shall not be exempt from registration except as provided in […]
