- (a) Pursuant to RSA 270-D:10, I, no person shall operate a motorized vessel with any type of power motor in excess of 25 horsepower on the public waters of this state without first obtaining a certificate of boating safety education in accordance with these rules.
- (b) Pursuant to RSA 270-D:12, these rules shall not apply to a person who is licensed by the state of New Hampshire or the United States Coast Guard to operate a commercial vessel.
(c) Pursuant to RSA 270-D:15, these rules shall not apply to a person who holds:
- (1) A certificate from any state indicating successful completion of boating safety education that meets or exceeds the requirements of RSA 270-D:10 et seq. and these rules, as determined by the department;
- (2) A certificate from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary;
- (3) A certificate from the United States Power Squadron; or
- (4) A Canadian certificate approved by Transport Canada and approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Source. #7650, eff 2-20-02; amd by #7727, INTERIM, eff 7-20-02, EXPIRED: 1-16-03; amd by #7975, eff 10-20-03; ss by #9472, eff 5-18-09; ss by #12467, eff 1-25-18