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Section 1Definitions
Section 2Numbering; exceptions
Section 3Application for certificate of number; display
Section 4Lost, destroyed or mutilated certificates of number; replacement
Section 4AAltering, forging or counterfeiting certificates of number; penalty
Section 4BRemoval, defacing, etc. of identification number of motorboat, motor or engine; penalties
Section 5Classes of motorboats; required lighting, signaling and fire extinguishing and control devices
Section 5ALife saving devices
Section 5BAutomatic shut-off nozzle for motorboat fuel dispensing devices; fine
Section 5CDischarge of sewage into waters designated as a no discharge area; fine
Section 6Exhaust; use of cutouts
Section 7Compliance with Sec. 5; pre-requisite to departure from boat livery
Section 8Operation while under influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics, etc.; breath or blood testing; water skiing; professional exhibitions
Section 8AOperation of a vessel while under the influence of controlled substances causing serious bodily injury; penalties; parole, probation or furlough; license revocation
Section 8BOperation of a vessel under the influence of a controlled substance causing death; penalties; probation, parole or furlough; license revocation
Section 9Accidents; duty of operator; reports
Section 9AJet ski, surf jet or wetbike operation
Section 9BEducational safety program; jet skis, surf jets and wetbikes
Section 10Requests for information or records from federal agencies
Section 11Powers and duties of director
Section 12Enforcement of chapter
Section 12AOperation without personal flotation devices or in overloaded or unsafe condition
Section 13Arrest without warrant; entry upon private lands
Section 13AScuba divers; display of diver’s flag required
Section 14Penalties; proceedings
Section 15Scope of chapter; local regulations; approval of ordinances and by-laws
Section 16Repealed, 1977, 363A, Sec. 63
Section 17Enforcing officers; reports to director
Section 18Laws applicable
Section 19Severability
Section 20Definitions applicable to Secs. 21 to 35
Section 21Recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course
Section 22Registration; application; period; certificate; name and address; transferability; fees
Section 23Transfer of ownership
Section 24Lights; reflectors; excessive noise; noxious fumes
Section 25Operation on public ways; emergencies; regulations
Section 26Prohibited or limited operation by underage persons; restrictions
Section 26AOperation of snow or recreation vehicle while under influence of alcohol or other intoxicants; punishment
Section 26BNegligent or reckless operation of snow or recreation vehicle; leaving the scene of an accident; negligent or reckless operation of snow or recreation vehicle resulting in serious bodily injury or death; punishment
Section 26CForfeiture of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26B or subsequent violation of Sec. 26; petition; hearing; dispensation of proceeds from sale of vehicle upon forfeiture
Section 26DSummons for violation of Secs. 26A or 26B
Section 26EPermitting underage operation of snow or recreation vehicle; joint and several liability for resulting damages
Section 27Accident reports
Section 28Suspension or revocation of registration; hearing
Section 28ASuspension of license and revocation of registration of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26B; underage violations
Section 28BSuspension of license and revocation of registration of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26A; underage violations
Section 29Rules and regulations
Section 30Nonresident recreational vehicles
Section 31Municipal assessments
Section 32Regulations; enforcement; reports of violations
Section 33Local or departmental regulation; trespassing
Section 34Violations; punishment
Section 35Disposition of fines
Section 36Titled motorboats; certificates of title
Section 37Statement to be provided to defendant
Section 38Failure to disclose name and address, to stop when signaled, or to produce certificate of number