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  BOATING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Boaters are Responsible for Knowing Both

the State Boat Act Statutes and the State Boating Regulations

 

New Mexico Boaters must know Article 12 of Chapter 66 of the New Mexico Statutory Acts known as the "BOAT ACT STATUTES" and Article 13 of Chapter 66 of the New Mexico Statutory Acts known as the "BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED ACT"

In addition, New Mexico Boaters must follow Title 18 NMAC (New Mexico Administrative Code)

Chapter 17, Part 2 Boating Operation and Safety containing the "BOAT ACT REGULATIONS".

When in a New Mexico State Park, boaters also must follow the applicable regulations from

Title 16 NMAC (New Mexico Administrative Code) Chapter 16 "OUTDOOR RECREATION ACT".

 

The new, New Mexico Boating Handbook (2007) contains all of this information in an easy to read format.

Send your full name and address and request for a copy to: New Mexico Boating Handbook Request.

 

 

LINKS

"BOAT ACT STATUTES"

"BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED ACT"

"BOAT ACT REGULATIONS"  Temp. pdf File

"OUTDOOR RECREATION PARK REGULATIONS"

 "BOATING REQUIRED EQUIPMENT TABLE"