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38 §281. Speed restrictions

§281. Speed restrictions Whoever operates any watercraft, vessel, water skis, surfboard, similar device or motorboat, however propelled, upon the tidewaters of any municipality or upon any of the offshore waters within the jurisdiction of this State at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard for traffic, proximity to wharves, docks, moorings […]

38 §282. Endangering persons or property

§282. Endangering persons or property Whoever operates any watercraft, vessel, water skis, surfboard, similar device or motorboat, however propelled, upon the tidewaters of any municipality or upon any of the offshore waters within the jurisdiction of this State in a manner which endangers any person or property shall be guilty of a Class E crime. […]

38 §283. Operating recklessly

§283. Operating recklessly Whoever operates any watercraft, vessel, water skis, surfboard, similar device or motorboat, however propelled, upon the tidewaters of any municipality or upon any of the offshore waters within the jurisdiction of this State recklessly shall be guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §338 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL […]

38 §284. Operation under influence of drugs or liquor

§284. Operation under influence of drugs or liquor Whoever operates any watercraft, vessel, water skis, surfboard, similar device or motorboat, however propelled, upon the tidewaters of any municipality or upon any of the offshore waters within the jurisdiction of this State while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate or cannabis, shall […]

38 §285. Enforcement of operating restrictions

§285. Enforcement of operating restrictions Every law enforcement officer in this State, including harbor masters and their deputies, shall have the authority to enforce this subchapter, and in the exercise thereof shall have the authority to stop and board any such watercraft, vessel or motorboat found in violation of said subchapter. It shall be unlawful […]