Title 12, Title 12

1. Goals. The goals of the allocation system are: A. To encourage a wide diversity of whitewater trip experiences and services; [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] B. To provide a fair distribution of river use among existing and future users; [PL 2003,…

The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating taxidermy. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §342 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 1. Civil. Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating taxidermy commits a civ…

1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Board" means the Advisory Board for the Licensing of Taxidermists established by Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 23‑A. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. …

1. License required. In order to safeguard the life, health and welfare of the people of this State, a person may not practice the art of taxidermy for commercial purposes unless that person holds a valid taxidermist license as provided in this section. Each day a person violates…

1. License required. Except as provided in subsection 6‑A and section 12955, a person may not engage in any activity for which a hide dealer's license may be issued under subsection 2 without a valid hide dealer's license. Each day a person violates this subsection, that person c…

1. License required. A person may not engage in an activity for which a special hide dealer's license may be issued under subsection 2 without a valid special hide dealer's license unless the person holds a valid license issued under section 12954. Each day a person violates this…

As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 1. Accompanied by adult. "Accompanied by an adult" means, with respect to operation of an ATV, within v…

The commissioner or agents of the commissioner shall act on behalf of the State Tax Assessor to collect the use tax due under Title 36, chapters 211 to 225 in respect to any watercraft, snowmobile or ATV for which an original registration is required under this Title at the time …

1. Registration of watercraft. Except in the case of a renewal of registration by the same owner, an application for the registration of a watercraft may not be granted when the sale or use of that watercraft may be subject to tax under Title 36, chapters 211 to 225, unless one o…

This section and sections 13002, 13003 and 13005 must be construed as cumulative of other methods prescribed in Title 36 for the collection of the sales or use tax. These sections do not preclude the State Tax Assessor's collecting the tax due in respect to any watercraft, ATV or…

An agent of the commissioner shall promptly forward all certificates submitted in accordance with section 13003 to the commissioner. The commissioner shall transmit all such certificates to the State Tax Assessor.

When a law enforcement officer issues a summons for a violation under chapter 937 or 939, the officer may impound the ATV or snowmobile operated by the person who receives the summons if, in the judgment of the officer, based on actual previous offenses by the operator or other c…

It is the Legislature's intent that any rule adopted under this section be in accord with federal regulations that are promulgated under the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, Public Law 92-75, as amended. The commissioner, acting jointly with the Commissioner of Marine Resources, …

1. Register watercraft. The commissioner shall annually register watercraft and issue certificates, licenses and permits as provided in this chapter. 2. Promote safety; education courses. The commissioner shall promote safety for persons and property in connection with the use an…

1. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt rules restricting the operation of airmobiles in areas where their use may be harmful. These rules must be adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 after public hearings in the areas affected. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection…

The following penalties apply to violations of rules regarding watercraft. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §359 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 1. Civil. Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regarding watercraft commits a civ…

1. Prohibition. 1-A. Operating without certificate of number. Except as provided in paragraph A, a person may not operate or give permission to operate a motorboat requiring a certificate of number without a current certificate of number or a current temporary certificate of numb…

1. Request. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall provide on request a written record of the history of past ownership of any watercraft that requires a certificate of number under this chapter. The request must be made on forms provided by the commissioner. 2. Fe…

1. Prohibition. A person exempt from the certificate of number requirement pursuant to section 13056, subsection 2, paragraph B may not place or operate a motorboat, personal watercraft or seaplane on the inland waters of the State unless a valid lake and river protection sticker…

1. Application. Notwithstanding section 13056, subsection 2, a manufacturer or dealer of new or used motorboats who has a permanent place of business in this State for the manufacture or sale of motorboats may, instead of obtaining a certificate of number for each motorboat owned…

1. Twenty-day certificate. The commissioner may issue temporary registration certificates to a registered dealer, who may, upon the sale or exchange of a boat, issue a temporary registration certificate to a new owner in order to allow the new owner to operate the boat for a peri…

1. Permit required. A person may not hold a regatta, race, boat exhibition or water-ski exhibition without a permit from the commissioner issued under subsection 2. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more …

1. Certificate required. A person may not operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire without a certificate of number as required under this section. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 …

1. Prohibition. A person may not operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire without having successfully completed a boater safety education course approved by a national association of state boating law administrators and approved by the commissioner. A person operating a m…

1. Certificate of number required. Before any motorboat is rented or leased, the owner of the motorboat shall obtain a certificate of number from the commissioner under section 13056. 2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A person who violate…

1. Prohibition. A person may not rent or lease a personal watercraft in violation of this section. This subsection does not apply to: A. A campground licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services that offers the personal watercraft owned by that campground exclusively f…

1. Failure to display excise tax decal. The owner of a watercraft shall display the excise tax decal, as required by Title 36, chapter 112. In all cases when the owner of a watercraft fails to display an excise tax decal as required under Title 36, chapter 112, the law enforcemen…

1. Prohibition. A person may not launch a watercraft into or operate a watercraft on inland waters when that watercraft has a marine toilet, shower or sink unless: A. The waste water from the toilet, shower or sink is fed directly into a holding tank; and [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A,…

1. Launching contaminated watercraft. A person may not place a watercraft that is contaminated with an invasive aquatic plant upon the inland waters of the State. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 and not mor…

The following provisions govern accidents involving watercraft that result in personal injury or death of a person. [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).] 1. Law enforcement officer notification. The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death …

The following provisions govern accidents involving watercraft that result in property damage only. [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).] 1. Provide information. The operator of a watercraft involved in a collision or accident that results in property damage shall provide the owner or ope…

A person shall report a watercraft accident to the commissioner in accordance with this section. [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).] 1. Injury to person. An operator or owner of a watercraft involved in a collision, accident or other casualty while using the watercraft that results in t…

1. No permission given. This chapter does not give license or permission to cross or go on the property of another. 2. Stop and identify requirement. Persons operating an airmobile upon the land of another shall stop and identify themselves upon the request of the landowner or th…

1. Operating personal watercraft while underage. A person under 16 years of age may not operate a personal watercraft. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 655, P…

1. Appointment; compensation. The municipal officers of a town that borders or contains inland waters but does not border or contain territorial waters may appoint a harbor master for a term of not less than one year and may establish the harbor master's compensation. Except as p…

A person who neglects or refuses to obey any lawful order of a harbor master authorized pursuant to section 13072 commits a Class E crime.

This chapter applies to the operation of snowmobiles in all areas that come within the jurisdiction of the State.

An operator's license is not required for the operation of a snowmobile.

The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating snowmobiles or the protection and safety of spectators at snowmobile races. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §385 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 1. Civil. Notwithstanding section 10650…

1. Operating unregistered snowmobile. Except as provided in this subsection, subsection 7 and section 13112, a person may not operate a snowmobile that is not registered in accordance with this section. A. A registration is not required for a snowmobile operated over the snow on …

1. Appointment of snowmobile registration agents; report; fees. Appointment of snowmobile registration agents and applicable fees are governed by the following. A. The commissioner may appoint municipal clerks or other persons who a municipality may designate as municipal agents …

1. No permission given. This chapter does not give license or permission to cross or go on the property of another. 2. Stop and identify requirement. Persons operating a snowmobile upon the land of another shall stop and identify themselves upon the request of the landowner or th…

The following provisions govern snowmobile accidents that result in personal injury or death of a person. [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).] 1. Law enforcement officer notification. The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death of a perso…

1. Report requirements. A person shall give notice of a snowmobile accident within 72 hours to the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner if the person is: A. The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that does not result in injuries requiring the services …

1. Notification to property owner. The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that results in property damage shall take reasonable steps to notify the owner of that property of the accident. 2. Provide information to property owner. The operator of a snowmobile involve…

A person may not operate any 4-wheel-drive vehicle, dune buggy, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle or any other motor vehicle, other than a snowmobile and appurtenant equipment, on snowmobile trails that are financed in whole or in part with funds from the Snowmobile Trail Fund, unl…