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Boating Accident An Occurrence In Which A Waterborne Vessel Is Involved in A Actual Collision

Boating accident an occurrence in which a waterborne vessel subject to this chapter is involved, whether or not there has been any actual collision, and which results in damage by or to such vessel or its equipment, or by or to an object or person being towed, pushed or propelled by such vessel, or in which there is an injury to any person, loss of life, or disappearance of any person under circumstances which indicate the possibility of death or injury or disappearance of a vessel other than by theft.

Certificate of Number a document issued by the director, upon application therefor, stating the name and address of the owner of, and the number awarded to a vessel subject to this chapter, except such vessels, other than livery boats, owned by a manufacturer of or dealer in boats.

Commissioner the commissioner of the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement.Department the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement of the executive office of environmental affairs.Director the director of the division of law enforcement of the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement.

Division the division of law enforcement of the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement.Horsepower the aggregate rated horsepower of all propellant machinery at maximum operating revolutions per minute.Identification number the number awarded to a vessel subject to this chapter and upon approval of an application for a certificate of number.

Jet skis a ski propelled by machinery and designed to travel over water.Length the extreme deck fore-and-aft measurement of a vessel.Like offense as used in subsection (a) of section eight, shall mean any violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of section eight, or any violation of subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section twenty-four of chapter ninety.

Livery boat a boat hired or available for hire from a person who offers boats for hire as a regular business.Machinery all inboard and outboard engines and all other types of motors or mechanical devices capable of propelling vessels.

Motorboat any vessel propelled by machinery whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion, but not a vessel which has a valid marine document issued by the Bureau of Customs of the United States government or any federal agency successor thereto.Operate navigate or otherwise use a motorboat or vessel.

Operator a person who operates or who has a charge of the navigation or use of a motorboat or vessel.Owner the person who claims lawful possession of a vessel by virtue of legal title or equitable interest therein which entitles him to possession

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