N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 487:1
As used in this chapter:
I. "Boats" means any vessel or watercraft whether moved by oars, paddles, sails or other power mechanism, inboard or outboard, or any other vessel or structure floating upon the water whether or not capable of self locomotion, including but not limited to house boats, barges and similar floating objects.
I-a. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of environmental services.
Source. 1989, 339:1. 1996, 228:95, 96, eff. July 1, 1996.