2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 66: Motor Vehicles
Article 12: Boating, 66-12-1 through 66-12-24
Section 66-12-11: Prohibited operation.


NM Stat § 66-12-11 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

66-12-11. Prohibited operation.

A. A person shall not operate any motorboat or vessel or manipulate any water skis, surfboard or similar device in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of any person.

B. A person shall not operate any vessel, not defined as a motorboat pursuant to the provisions of the Boating While Intoxicated Act [66-13-1 NMSA 1978], or manipulate any water skis, surfboard or similar device while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate or marijuana.

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