Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles

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Section
1

Definitions

Section
2

Numbering; Exceptions

Section
3

Application for Certificate of Number; Display

Section
4

Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Certificates of Number; Replacement

Section
4a

Altering, Forging or Counterfeiting Certificates of Number of Motorboat; Penalty

Section
4b

Removal, Defacing, Etc. of Identification Number of Motorboat, Motor or Engine; Penalties

Section
5

Classes of Motorboats; Required Lighting, Signaling and Fire Extinguishing and Control Devices

Section
5a

Personal Floatation Devices

Section
5b

Automatic Shut–off Nozzle for Motorboat Fuel Dispensing Devices; Fine

Section
5c

Discharge of Sewage Into Waters Designated as a No Discharge Area; Fine

Section
5d

Violations of Sec. 37b of Chapter 21; Penalties

Section
6

Exhaust; Use of Cutouts

Section
7

Compliance With Sec. 5; Pre-Requisite to Departure From Boat Livery

Section
8

Operation While Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Narcotics, etc.; Breath or Blood Testing; Water Skiing; Professional Exhibitions

Section
8a

Operation of a Vessel While Under the Influence of Controlled Substances Causing Serious Bodily Injury; Penalties; Parole, Probation or Furlough; License Revocation

Section
8b

Operation of a Vessel Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance Causing Death; Penalties; Probation, Parole or Furlough; License Revocation

Section
9

Accidents; Duty of Operator; Reports

Section
9a

Jet Ski, Surf Jet or Wetbike Operation

Section
9b

Educational Safety Program; Jet Skis, Surf Jets and Wetbikes

Section
10

Requests for Information or Records From Federal Agencies

Section
11

Powers and Duties of Director

Section
12

Enforcement of Chapter

Section
12a

Operation Without Personal Flotation Devices or in Overloaded or Unsafe Condition

Section
13

Arrest Without Warrant; Entry Upon Private Lands

Section
13a

Scuba Divers; Display of Diver's Flag Required

Section
14

Penalties; Proceedings

Section
15

Scope of Chapter; Local Regulations; Approval of Ordinances and By-Laws

Section
16

Repealed, 1977, 363a, Sec. 63

Section
17

Enforcing Officers; Reports to Director

Section
18

Laws Applicable

Section
19

Severability

Section
20

Definitions Applicable to Secs. 21 to 35

Section
21

Recreation Vehicle Safety and Responsibility Course

Section
22

Registration; Application; Period; Certificate; Name and Address; Transferability; Fees

Section
22a

Vintage Snow Vehicle; Registration; Operation Restrictions

Section
23

Transfer of Ownership

Section
24

Lights; Reflectors; Excessive Noise; Noxious Fumes

Section
25

Operation on Public Ways; Emergencies; Regulations

Section
26

Prohibited or Limited Operation by Underage Persons; Restrictions

Section
26a

Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle While Under Influence of Alcohol or Other Intoxicants; Punishment

Section
26b

Negligent or Reckless Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle; Leaving the Scene of an Accident; Negligent or Reckless Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury or Death; Punishment

Section
26c

Forfeiture of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26b or Subsequent Violation of Sec. 26; Petition; Hearing; Dispensation of Proceeds From Sale of Vehicle Upon Forfeiture

Section
26d

Summons for Violation of Secs. 26a or 26b

Section
26e

Permitting Underage Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle; Joint and Several Liability for Resulting Damages

Section
27

Accident Reports

Section
28

Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Hearing

Section
28a

Suspension of License and Revocation of Registration of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26b; Underage Violations

Section
28b

Suspension of License and Revocation of Registration of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26a; Underage Violations

Section
29

Rules and Regulations

Section
30

Nonresident Recreational Vehicles

Section
31

Municipal Assessments

Section
32

Regulations; Enforcement; Reports of Violations

Section
33

Local or Departmental Regulation; Trespassing

Section
34

Violations; Punishment

Section
35

Disposition of Fines

Section
36

Titled Motorboats; Certificates of Title

Section
37

Statement to Be Provided to Defendant

Section
38

Failure to Disclose Name and Address, to Stop When Signaled, or to Produce Certificate of Number

Section
39

Surcharge on Registration, Title and Permit Fees; Surcharge on Fines for Violations of Chapter 90b