Vessel operator involved in an accident must:
- Stop vessel immediately at scene of accident and …
- Assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident, unless doing so would endanger your vessel or passengers and ...
- Give, in writing, name, address, and vessel identification to anyone injured and to owner of any property damaged by the accident.
Each operator involved also must:
Report the accident immediately to the local law enforcement agency and …
File a U.S. Boating Accident Report with the New Mexico State Parks Boating Safety Dept.
within 48 hours of the accident. Address is 1220 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
If it caused:
● Death or…
● Personal injury requiring more than standard first aid (EMS service and/ or hospital visit) or
- Disappearance of any person under circumstances that indicate the possibility of death or injury or
- Damage to vessel or other property exceeding $100.
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