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.