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Home » US Law » 2022 New Hampshire Revised Statutes » Title XXII - Navigation; Harbors; Coast Survey » Title 270-D - Boating and Water Safety on New Hampshire Public Waters

Section 270-D:1 – Definitions.

    270-D:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Boat" means every description of watercraft other than seaplanes, capable of being used or used as a means of transportation on the water and which is primarily used for noncommercial purposes, or leased, rented, loaned or chartered to another for such use. II. "Commercial vessel" means any […]

Section 270-D:10 – Certificate Required.

    270-D:10 Certificate Required. – I. No person shall operate a motorized vessel with any type of power motor in excess of 25 horsepower on the public waters of this state without first obtaining a certificate of boating safety education in accordance with this subdivision. II. The commissioner may enter into contracts with individuals, public […]

Section 270-D:11 – Possession Required; Penalty.

    270-D:11 Possession Required; Penalty. – I. Any person required to have a safe boater education certificate shall: (a) Possess the certificate when operating a motorized vessel with any type of power motor in excess of 25 horsepower on the public waters of the state. (b) Present the certificate upon the demand of a marine […]

Section 270-D:12 – Exemption.

    270-D:12 Exemption. – A person who is licensed by the state of New Hampshire or the United States Coast Guard to operate a commercial vessel shall be exempt from the requirements of this subdivision. Source. 2000, 52:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.

Section 270-D:13 – Issuance of Safe Boater Education Certificate.

    270-D:13 Issuance of Safe Boater Education Certificate. – I. The commissioner or designee shall issue a safe boater education certificate to a person 16 years of age or older who: (a) Passes a safe boater education course approved by the commissioner in accordance with the criteria of the National Association of State Boating Law […]

Section 270-D:14 – Temporary Certificate.

    270-D:14 Temporary Certificate. – The commissioner, or designee, shall issue a temporary certificate of safe boating education to a person 16 years of age or older who passes a temporary safe boater examination administered by the department or its agents and approved by the commissioner. The temporary certificate of safe boater education shall be […]

Section 270-D:15 – Certificate Not Required.

    270-D:15 Certificate Not Required. – A person shall not be required to obtain a certificate of boating safety education if the person holds a certificate from any state indicating successful completion of boating safety education that meets or exceeds the requirements of this subdivision, a certificate from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, a […]

Section 270-D:16 – Education Material.

    270-D:16 Education Material. – Upon request, the commissioner or agent authorized by the commissioner shall provide safe boater education materials to persons who plan to take the safe boater education course. Source. 2000, 52:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.

Section 270-D:17 – Fees.

    270-D:17 Fees. – I. (a) The department shall charge a fee of $10 for issuing a safe boater education certificate. (b) The fee for a temporary certificate shall be $10. II. (a) The department may charge a fee for offering a safe boater education course or exam. The fee shall not exceed the costs […]

Section 270-D:18 – Insurance Discount.

    270-D:18 Insurance Discount. – The insurance commissioner may adopt rules under RSA 541-A requiring admitted insurers to provide a reduction in premium rates for vessel liability insurance to qualified vessel operators who provide proof of successful completion of an approved safe boater education course. Source. 2000, 52:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.

Section 270-D:19 – Voluntary Attendance.

    270-D:19 Voluntary Attendance. – Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person who is 16 years of age or older from attending a safe boater education course approved by the commissioner under this subdivision and obtaining a safe boater education certificate upon successful completion of the safe boater education course, prior to dates indicated […]

Section 270-D:2 – General Rules for Vessels Operating on Water.

    270-D:2 General Rules for Vessels Operating on Water. – I. Vessels shall be operated at headway speed only, while passing under all bridges. II. (a) It shall be the duty of each vessel to keep to the right when vessels are approaching each other head on. (b) When the courses of vessels are so […]

Section 270-D:2-a – Boaters Guide.

    270-D:2-a Boaters Guide. – The department of safety, division of state police, shall publish the New Hampshire Boaters guide. Source. 1996, 269:1. 2002, 254:4, eff. July 1, 2002. 2011, 224:269, eff. July 1, 2011.

Section 270-D:2-c – Boating Safety Checklist.

    270-D:2-c Boating Safety Checklist. – I. No person shall rent a vessel for operation on any waters of this state, including tidal and coastal waters and all inland waters, unless the rental operator initials a rental safety checklist, prepared by the department of safety, which certifies the rental operator’s knowledge of boating safety laws […]

Section 270-D:20 – Rulemaking.

    270-D:20 Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Approval of boating safety education courses. II. Criteria for boating safety equivalency examinations. III. The enforcement of provisions of this subdivision and the rules adopted pursuant to it. Source. 2000, 52:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.

Section 270-D:3 – Motorboats Towing Water Skiers and Aquaplanes.

    270-D:3 Motorboats Towing Water Skiers and Aquaplanes. – I. (a) No person shall operate a motorboat while towing water skiers, aquaplanes, or similar devices, or while engaged in wake surfing, unless another person is present in the motorboat who is physically able to observe and assist the person or appurtenance being towed or wake […]

Section 270-D:4 – Permit for Water Events.

    270-D:4 Permit for Water Events. – Any person who undertakes any of the following activities on the public waters of the state shall first obtain a permit from the commissioner, subject to such conditions as he shall establish by rule: I. Sponsor a water event, including but not limited to, a carnival or exhibition. […]