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2022 Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XIV - Public Ways and Works
Chapter 90b - Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles
- Section 1 - Definitions
- Section 2 - Numbering; Exceptions
- Section 3 - Application for Certificate of Number; Display
- Section 4 - Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Certificates of Number; Replacement
- Section 4a - Altering, Forging or Counterfeiting Certificates of Number of Motorboat; Penalty
- Section 4b - Removal, Defacing, Etc. of Identification Number of Motorboat, Motor or Engine; Penalties
- Section 5 - Classes of Motorboats; Required Lighting, Signaling and Fire Extinguishing and Control Devices
- Section 5a - Personal Floatation Devices
- Section 5b - Automatic Shut–off Nozzle for Motorboat Fuel Dispensing Devices; Fine
- Section 5c - Discharge of Sewage Into Waters Designated as a No Discharge Area; Fine
- Section 5d - Violations of Sec. 37b of Chapter 21; Penalties
- Section 6 - Exhaust; Use of Cutouts
- Section 7 - Compliance With Sec. 5; Pre-Requisite to Departure From Boat Livery
- Section 8 - Operation While Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Narcotics, etc.; Breath or Blood Testing; Water Skiing; Professional Exhibitions
- Section 8a - Operation of a Vessel While Under the Influence of Controlled Substances Causing Serious Bodily Injury; Penalties; Parole, Probation or Furlough; License Revocation
- Section 8b - Operation of a Vessel Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance Causing Death; Penalties; Probation, Parole or Furlough; License Revocation
- Section 9 - Accidents; Duty of Operator; Reports
- Section 9a - Jet Ski, Surf Jet or Wetbike Operation
- Section 9b - Educational Safety Program; Jet Skis, Surf Jets and Wetbikes
- Section 10 - Requests for Information or Records From Federal Agencies
- Section 11 - Powers and Duties of Director
- Section 12 - Enforcement of Chapter
- Section 12a - Operation Without Personal Flotation Devices or in Overloaded or Unsafe Condition
- Section 13 - Arrest Without Warrant; Entry Upon Private Lands
- Section 13a - Scuba Divers; Display of Diver's Flag Required
- Section 14 - Penalties; Proceedings
- Section 15 - Scope of Chapter; Local Regulations; Approval of Ordinances and By-Laws
- Section 16 - Repealed, 1977, 363a, Sec. 63
- Section 17 - Enforcing Officers; Reports to Director
- Section 18 - Laws Applicable
- Section 19 - Severability
- Section 20 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 21 to 35
- Section 21 - Recreation Vehicle Safety and Responsibility Course
- Section 22 - Registration; Application; Period; Certificate; Name and Address; Transferability; Fees
- Section 22a - Vintage Snow Vehicle; Registration; Operation Restrictions
- Section 23 - Transfer of Ownership
- Section 24 - Lights; Reflectors; Excessive Noise; Noxious Fumes
- Section 25 - Operation on Public Ways; Emergencies; Regulations
- Section 26 - Prohibited or Limited Operation by Underage Persons; Restrictions
- Section 26a - Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle While Under Influence of Alcohol or Other Intoxicants; Punishment
- Section 26b - Negligent 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
- Section 26c - Forfeiture 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
- Section 26d - Summons for Violation of Secs. 26a or 26b
- Section 26e - Permitting Underage Operation of Snow or Recreation Vehicle; Joint and Several Liability for Resulting Damages
- Section 27 - Accident Reports
- Section 28 - Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Hearing
- Section 28a - Suspension of License and Revocation of Registration of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26b; Underage Violations
- Section 28b - Suspension of License and Revocation of Registration of Snow or Recreation Vehicle Due to Violation of Sec. 26a; Underage Violations
- Section 29 - Rules and Regulations
- Section 30 - Nonresident Recreational Vehicles
- Section 31 - Municipal Assessments
- Section 32 - Regulations; Enforcement; Reports of Violations
- Section 33 - Local or Departmental Regulation; Trespassing
- Section 34 - Violations; Punishment
- Section 35 - Disposition of Fines
- Section 36 - Titled Motorboats; Certificates of Title
- Section 37 - Statement to Be Provided to Defendant
- Section 38 - Failure to Disclose Name and Address, to Stop When Signaled, or to Produce Certificate of Number
- Section 39 - Surcharge on Registration, Title and Permit Fees; Surcharge on Fines for Violations of Chapter 90b
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