Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B – Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles | Midpage

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Chapter 90B

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B

Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles

1Definitions 2Numbering; exceptions 3Application for certificate of number; display 4Lost, destroyed or mutilated certificates of number; replacement 4AAltering, forging or counterfeiting certificates of number of motorboat; penalty 4BRemoval, defacing, etc. of identification number of motorboat, motor or engine; penalties 5Classes of motorboats; required lighting, signaling and fire extinguishing and control devices 5AWearable personal floatation devices 5BAutomatic shut–off nozzle for motorboat fuel dispensing devices; fine 5CDischarge of sewage into waters designated as a no discharge area; fine 5DViolations of Sec. 37B of Chapter 21; penalties 6Exhaust; use of cutouts 7Compliance with Sec. 5; pre-requisite to departure from boat livery 8Operation while under influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics, etc.; breath or blood testing; water skiing; professional exhibitions 8AOperation of a vessel while under the influence of controlled substances causing serious bodily injury; penalties; parole, probation or furlough; license revocation 8BOperation of a vessel under the influence of a controlled substance causing death; penalties; probation, parole or furlough; license revocation 9Accidents; duty of operator; reports 9AJet ski, surf jet or wetbike operation 9BEducational safety program; jet skis, surf jets and wetbikes 9CDefinitions applicable to Secs. 9D to 9F 9DBoater safety education program, examination and certificate 9EBoater safety certificate required for operation of motorboat or personal watercraft; exceptions; operation of motorboat by persons under 12 years of age; joint and several liability for violations;9FPenalties for violations of Sec. 9E 10Requests for information or records from federal agencies 11Powers and duties of director 12Enforcement of chapter 12AOperation without personal flotation devices or in overloaded or unsafe condition 13Arrest without warrant; entry upon private lands 13AScuba divers; display of diver's flag required 13BKayak instructor certification and training requirements 14Penalties; proceedings 15Scope of chapter; local regulations; approval of ordinances and by-laws 17Enforcing officers; reports to director 18Laws applicable 19Severability 20Definitions applicable to Secs. 21 to 35 21Recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course 22Registration; application; period; certificate; name and address; transferability; fees 22AVintage snow vehicle; registration; operation restrictions 23Transfer of ownership 24Lights; reflectors; excessive noise; noxious fumes 25Operation on public ways; emergencies; regulations 26Prohibited or limited operation by underage persons; restrictions 26AOperation of snow or recreation vehicle while under influence of alcohol or other intoxicants; punishment 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 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 26DSummons for violation of Secs. 26A or 26B 26EPermitting underage operation of snow or recreation vehicle; joint and several liability for resulting damages 27Accident reports 28Suspension or revocation of registration; hearing 28ASuspension of license and revocation of registration of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26B; underage violations 28BSuspension of license and revocation of registration of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26A; underage violations 29Rules and regulations 30Nonresident recreational vehicles 31Municipal assessments 32Regulations; enforcement; reports of violations 33Local or departmental regulation; trespassing 34Violations; punishment 35Disposition of fines 36Titled motorboats; certificates of title 37Statement to be provided to defendant 38Failure to disclose name and address, to stop when signaled, or to produce certificate of number 39Surcharge on registration, title and permit fees; surcharge on fines for violations of chapter 90B