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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
270-D:2-b Repealed by 2002, 254:5, II, eff. July 1, 2002. –
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 […]
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.
270-D:21 Repealed by 2018, 129:2, eff. Nov. 1, 2018. –
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 […]
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. […]
270-D:4-a Participation in Water Event; Failure to Disperse; Penalties. – Any person who participates in a water event for which a permit has not been issued as required by RSA 270-D:4, shall be guilty of a violation and fined not less than $100. Any person who continues to participate in or refuses to disperse […]