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New Hampshire · Through 2025 regular legislative session, or December 2025

RSA 270:29-b: Reckless Operation of Boats.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title XXII: NAVIGATION; HARBORS; COAST SURVEY
  2. Chapter 270: SUPERVISION OF NAVIGATION; REGISTRATION OF BOATS AND MOTORS; COMMON CARRIERS BY WATER
  3. Operation of Boats

Any person who shall operate a power boat upon any waters of the state in a reckless manner or so that the lives and safety of the public are endangered shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A violation of this section shall include payment of a fine of not less than $500, a loss of the person's driver's license for 60 days, and loss of the person's privilege to operate a boat for 60 days. The period for the loss of the person's privilege to operate a boat shall be between Memorial day and Labor day. Any unserved suspension will be continued to the following year's boating season.

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