New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 17 - NAVIGATION AND BOATING
Part 4 - BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION
Section 18.17.4.8 - BOATER EDUCATION CARD

Universal Citation: 18 NM Admin Code 18.17.4.8

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

A. A person born on or after January 1, 1989 who operates a motorboat on the state's waters shall possess a division-issued boater education card and have it onboard the motorboat during its operation unless the person:

(1) possesses and has onboard the motorboat a valid marine operator license issued by the United States coast guard that covers the motorboat being operated;

(2) is legally operating a motorboat that is exempt from vessel registration requirements and applicable rules and is being used for law enforcement or official government business;

(3) is not a New Mexico resident and possesses and has onboard the motorboat a current boater education card or certificate issued by another state or country whose requirements meet NASBLA minimum standards;

(4) has purchased the motorboat within the prior 30 days, and possesses and has onboard the motorboat the bill of sale or motorboat registration that documents the purchase date; or

(5) is renting a motorboat for a period not exceeding 30 consecutive days, is an authorized operator of the rental motorboat and has reviewed and received the information listed in Subsection B of 18.17.4.13 NMAC from the rental agent.

B. A person that has successfully completed a boating safety course or correspondence internet course may use a boating education safety certificate in lieu of a division-issued boater education card for up to 45 days from the certificate's date of issue if the certificate is onboard the motorboat during operation.

C. A person that has moved to New Mexico may use a boater education card, certificate or other document issued by another state or country in lieu of a division-issued boater education card for up to 45 days after moving to New Mexico to operate a motorboat if the original certificate, card or document is onboard the motorboat during operation.

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