N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 2308.09

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section Saf-C 2308.09 - Vessel Agent Contract

(a) Prior to being appointed as a vessel agent, the applicant shall sign a contract.

(b) The contract shall set forth the terms and conditions of the agency as follows:

(1) The vessel agent shall:

a. Obtain written acknowledgement from the city or town clerk of the municipality where the vessel agent is located, pursuant to Saf-C 2308.08;

b. Obtain a surety bond, pursuant to Saf-C 2308.07;

c. Submit weekly reports to the department and local tax collector of the municipality where the vessel agent is located;

d. Issue decals in numerical sequence;

e. Not process any registrations other than private vessels and to direct commercial, manufacturer, dealer and repair person registrations to the division of motor vehicles, as set forth in Saf-C 2302.02(a)(1);

f. Not process a registration unless the registrant presents a hull identification number and if there is no hull identification number assigned to the vessel, direct the person to the division of motor vehicles, as set forth in Saf-C 2302.02(a)(1);

g. Type or print all reports in a clear and legible manner;

h. Submit all copies of registrations to the department;

i. Completely fill out all reports sent to the department;

j. Give 10 working days notice to the department of the need to order supplies;

k. Charge no more than $5.00 as an agent's fee and $1 for collection of the boat fee pursuant to RSA 270-E:5, II(c) and RSA 72-A:4, III;

l. Issue vessel numbers in sequential order and not issue a vessel number to any vessel that has already been assigned a current vessel number; and

m.Follow all procedures set forth by the department;

(2) The commissioner shall revoke a vessel agent's authority, pursuant to RSA 270-E:12, XI, for any violation of the terms or conditions of the contract;

(3) The vessel agent shall allow the commissioner to enter the agent's premises during business hours for the purposes of auditing or verifying compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract;

(4) The vessel agent's signature and date signed; and

(5) The commissioner's or his designee's signature and date signed.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 2308.09

#5283, eff 11-22-91; ss by #6616, eff 10-25-97, EXPIRED: 10-25-05

New. #8506, INTERIM, eff 12-7-05, EXPIRES: 6-5-06; ss and moved by #8617, eff 4-28-06 (from Saf-C 2308.07 )

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 10, Filed March 12, 2015, Proposed by #10787, Effective 2/20/2015, Expires 2/20/2025.