New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 17 - NAVIGATION AND BOATING
Part 2 - BOATING OPERATION AND SAFETY
Section 18.17.2.12 - BOATING ACCIDENTS

Universal Citation: 18 NM Admin Code 18.17.2.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. The operator or legal representative of a vessel involved in a collision, accident or other casualty on a water of this state shall:

(1) report the collision, accident or other casualty immediately to the local law enforcement agency; and

(2) file a boating accident report within 48 hours with the division if the collision, accident or other casualty resulted in a death, injury requiring more than standard first aid or property damage in excess of $100; forms are available at offices of state parks with lakes; reports shall be sent to and forms are also available at: State Parks Division; 1220 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505; (505) 476-3355.

B. No person shall knowingly make false claims or statements when reporting a collision, accident or casualty.

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