New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 17 - NAVIGATION AND BOATING
Part 3 - CONSTRUCTION VISITOR PROVISIONS
Section 18.17.3.17 - INSPECTIONS, REMOVAL FOR VIOLATIONS

A. Boat docks are subject to inspection by the division, or its authorized agents, without notice, at reasonable times. Boat dock owners shall also allow entities permitting or approving docks to conduct inspections in accordance with that entity's guidelines. If there are no such guidelines, the mandatory inspection guidelines in Subsection C of 18.17.3.17 NMAC shall be followed.

B. Boat dock owners and boat docks shall comply with 18.17.3 NMAC and any requirements contained in a permit at all times.

C. Boat dock owners shall have their boat docks inspected every five years by an RPE at their own expense. Inspections shall cover every component of the entire boat dock, including boat dock, catwalk, anchorage, winches, cable, decking and flotation material and encasements. After each inspection, boat dock owners shall submit a letter to the division signed and sealed by the RPE who conducted the inspection stating that the entire boat dock meets or exceeds the design standards set forth in 18.17.3 NMAC.

D. Failure to complete inspections, follow inspection guidelines set forth above, or to correct any violations of 18.17.3 NMAC within 30 days of receipt of written notice, may result in the division or permitting entity requiring removal of the boat dock at the boat dock owner's expense.

E. The division or permitting entity may remove boat docks that become hazards to navigation at the boat dock owner's expense.