323 CMR, § 2.05

Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
Section 2.05 - Boating Accidents
(1)Reports. A written report shall be required whenever any one or more of the following occurs on board of or involving any motorboat:
(a) death of any person from whatever cause;
(b) disappearance of any person from on board under circumstances which suggest the possibility of death or injury;
(c) injury to any person; or
(d) loss or damage to property of any kind, including the motorboat, in an amount equal to or greater than $500.
(2)Time to File Report. Whenever death or serious injury has or may result from a boating accident a written report shall be submitted to the Director within 48 hours. For every other reportable boating accident, a written report shall be submitted within five days.
(3)Contents. Every written report of a boating accident shall contain the following information:
(a) numbers and/or names of the vessels involved;
(b) locality where the accident occurred;
(c) date and time of the accident;
(d) weather and water conditions;
(e) name, address, age and boating experience of the operator of the reporting boat;
(f) names and addresses of the operators of other vessels involved;
(g) names and addresses of the owners of vessels or other property involved;
(h) names and addresses of all persons killed or injured;
(i) nature and extent of injury to any person;
(j) description of damage to any property including vessels and estimated cost of repairs;
(k) description of the accident including opinions as to the causes thereof;
(l) length, propulsion, horsepower, fuel and construction of the reporting vessel; and
(m) names and addresses of known witnesses.

323 CMR, § 2.05