BOATING ACCIDENTS
The operator or legal representative of any vessel involved in a collision, accident or other casualty on any waters of this state shall:
- Report the collision, accident or other casualty immediately to the local law enforcement agency; and
- File a U.S. Coast Guard boating accident report within 48 hours with the Division if the collision, accident or other casualty resulted in a death, injury requiring more than standard first aid or property damage in excess of $100. Forms are available at offices of state parks with lakes. Reports must be sent to and forms are also available at: State Parks Division; P.O. Box 1147, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-1147; (505) 827-7173.
No person shall knowingly make false claims or statements when reporting a collision, accident or casualty.
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