Notice; reports

Sec. 2. (a) The operator of a boat involved in an accident or a collision shall provide the information required under subsection (b) if the following conditions occur: (1) Injury to or death of a person. (2) Damage to a boat or other property to an apparent extent of at least the greater of: (A) two thousand dollars ($2,000); or (B) the amount for assessed damage under the United States Department of Homeland Security Boating Accident Report Database (BARD). (b) An operator of a boat subject to subsection (a) shall do the following: (1) Give notice of the accident to: (A) the office of the sheriff of the county; (B) the nearest state police post; or (C) the central dispatch center for the law enforcement division of the department; immediately and by the quickest means of communication. (2) Mail to the department a written report of the accident or collision within twenty-four (24) hours of the accident or collision. [Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-43.] As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.210-2001, SEC.3; P.L.111-2016, SEC.11; P.L.123-2026, SEC.26.