N.M. Admin. Code § 18.17.2.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 18.17.2.18 - TERMINATION OF VOYAGE

Division law enforcement officers, sheriffs in their respective county and members of the state police may terminate the voyage of a vessel when they determine the continued use of the vessel will create hazardous conditions that constitute a danger to the health and safety of the occupants of the vessel or others. The officer may direct the operator of the vessel to return to mooring, remove the vessel from the water or prohibit launching of the vessel until the unsafe conditions end or are corrected. Reasons for termination of voyage include

A. operating a vessel contrary to the provisions of 18.17.2.9 NMAC;

B. operating a vessel contrary to the provisions of 18.17.2.11 NMAC or otherwise operating a vessel in a reckless or negligent manner;

C. operating a vessel in hazardous weather as to create an undue risk to the life of the occupants of the vessel; or

D. any other conditions a reasonable person would deem create a danger to the occupants of the vessel or others and only the immediate termination of the voyage would prevent serious injury or death.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.17.2.18

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 08, April 25, 2023, eff. 4/25/2023