New Hampshire § 270:74-b Reckless Operation of Ski Craft;  Modification of Muffler or Engine Prohibited

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 270:74-b — Reckless Operation of Ski Craft; Modification of Muffler or Engine Prohibited

New Hampshire § 270:74-b

Title XXIINAVIGATION; HARBORS; COAST SURVEY

Ch. 270SUPERVISION OF NAVIGATION; REGISTRATION OF BOATS AND MOTORS; COMMON CARRIERS BY WATER

SubdivisionSki Craft

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 270:74-b (2026).

Text

I.In addition to the provisions of RSA 270:29-a, no person shall operate a ski craft in a careless or negligent manner, or in a manner which unreasonably or unnecessarily endangers life, limb or property, including but not limited to, weaving through congested watercraft traffic and swerving at the last moment to avoid collision. Any person who violates this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

II.In addition to the provisions of RSA 270:40, no person shall modify or alter the muffler system or engine of ski craft so as to exceed the noise levels prescribed in RSA 270:37. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

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I. In addition to the provisions of RSA 270:29-a, no person shall operate a ski craft in a careless or negligent manner, or in a manner which unreasonably or unnecessarily endangers life, limb or property, including but not limited to, weaving through congested watercraft traffic and swerving at the last moment to avoid collision. Any person who violates this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
II. In addition to the provisions of RSA 270:40, no person shall modify or alter the muffler system or engine of ski craft so as to exceed the noise levels prescribed in RSA 270:37. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

Legislative History

1989, 409:2, eff. June 5, 1989.

Nearby Sections

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§ 270:74

Operation of Ski Craft

§ 270:74-a

Hearings

§ 270:74-b

Reckless Operation of Ski Craft; Modification of Muffler or Engine Prohibited

§ 270:74-c

Personal Water Craft

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