Code of Massachusetts Regulations
323 CMR - DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
Title 323 CMR 2.00 - The Use Of Vessels
Section 2.05 - Boating Accidents

Universal Citation: 323 MA Code of Regs 323.2

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Reports. A written report shall be required whenever any one or more of the following occurs on board of or involving any motorboat:

(a) death of any person from whatever cause;

(b) disappearance of any person from on board under circumstances which suggest the possibility of death or injury;

(c) injury to any person; or

(d) loss or damage to property of any kind, including the motorboat, in an amount equal to or greater than $500.

(2) Time to File Report. Whenever death or serious injury has or may result from a boating accident a written report shall be submitted to the Director within 48 hours. For every other reportable boating accident, a written report shall be submitted within five days.

(3) Contents. Every written report of a boating accident shall contain the following information:

(a) numbers and/or names of the vessels involved;

(b) locality where the accident occurred;

(c) date and time of the accident;

(d) weather and water conditions;

(e) name, address, age and boating experience of the operator of the reporting boat;

(f) names and addresses of the operators of other vessels involved;

(g) names and addresses of the owners of vessels or other property involved;

(h) names and addresses of all persons killed or injured;

(i) nature and extent of injury to any person;

(j) description of damage to any property including vessels and estimated cost of repairs;

(k) description of the accident including opinions as to the causes thereof;

(l) length, propulsion, horsepower, fuel and construction of the reporting vessel; and

(m) names and addresses of known witnesses.

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