Section R. 281.1224 - Report of collision, accident, or other casualtyRule 4.
(1) The report required by section 53 of the act shall be made by the operator of a vessel when, as a result of an occurrence that involves the vessel or its equipment, any of the following occur:(b) A person loses consciousness or receives medical treatment or is disabled for more than 24 hours.(c) Damage to the vessel and other property damage totals $2,000.00 or more.(d) A person disappears from the vessel under circumstances that indicate death or injury.(2) A report required by section 53 of the act and this rule shall be made as follows: (a) Within 48 hours of the occurrence if a person dies within 24 hours of the occurrence.(b) Within 48 hours of the occurrence if a person loses consciousness or receives medical treatment or is disabled for more than 24 hours or disappears from a vessel.(c) Within 5 days of the occurrence or death if an earlier report is not required by this rule.(3) If the operator of a vessel cannot make the report required by section 53 of the act and this rule, then the owner shall make the report.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.1224