N.M. Admin. Code § 18.17.2.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 18.17.2.14 - [Effective until 1/1/2025] SPECIAL REGULATIONS

A. Weather:

(1) If at any time the superintendent determines that the weather or the condition of a lake is dangerous for boats, the superintendent may prohibit the launching or use of boats for an indefinite period of time upon the posting of appropriate notice.

(2) Boaters shall observe small craft weather warnings and seek shelter ashore when flags or lights have been activated to indicate adverse weather conditions.

B. Anchoring and mooring:

(1) Vessels when not in use shall be firmly anchored, moored or otherwise secured so as to prohibit drifting or otherwise damaging another's property. No person shall moor or anchor a vessel within 150 feet of a marina, boat ramp or courtesy dock.

(2) Private docks are prohibited except as provided in 18.17.3 NMAC. Private buoys and the mooring of houseboats are prohibited unless authorized by the director. Persons may anchor vessels overnight provided it does not impede or present a hazard to navigation. Overnight anchoring of vessels within a state park is subject to overnight camping permits and fees, unless the person has paid camping fees for towing vehicle, except for vessels moored at concession operated facilities such as marinas or buoy lines. Persons may not leave anchored vessels vacant for more than 24 hours without the superintendent's permission unless moored at an authorized marina or buoy line.

(3) Courtesy docks are provided for the purpose of loading and unloading vessels. No person shall leave a vessel moored at a courtesy dock for longer than 10 minutes.

C. Launching: Boaters using launching areas or launching ramps on waters of this state shall be prepared to launch or load their vessels promptly without undue delay to others. After the vessel is launched, the towing vehicle shall be immediately driven well away from the launching area and parked in a designated location if such is provided.

N.M. Admin. Code § 18.17.2.14

7/17/67...12/31/96; 12/31/98; 18.17.2.14 NMAC - Rn, 18 NMAC 17.2.14, 9/15/06; A, 1/01/07; A, 1/01/13