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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR
And yes I do like it as you so politely put it.If HB162 consisted of just this I would be all for it.
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The minority amendment does comprise of just using reasonable and prudent.
Amendment to HB 162
Proposed by the Minority of the Committee on Resources, Recreation and Development - R
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to safe operation of vessels on New Hampshire waters.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
*1 Careless and Negligent Operation of Boats; Driving Record. Amend RSA 270:29-a to read as follows:
270:29-a Careless and Negligent Operation of Boats. Any person who shall operate a power boat upon any waters of the state in a careless and negligent manner or so that the lives and safety of the public are endangered shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any conviction under this section shall be reported to the commissioner of the department of safety, division of motor vehicles, and shall become a part of the motor vehicle driving record of the person convicted.
*2 New Paragraph; General Rules for Vessels Operating on Water; Speed. Amend RSA 270-D:2 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph:
X. No person shall operate a vessel at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.
*3 Boating and Water Safety; Penalties; Driving Record. Amend RSA 270-D:9 to read as follows:
270-D:9 Penalties. Any person who violates any provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted under RSA 270-D:8 shall be guilty of a violation. Any conviction under RSA 270-D:2 shall be reported to the commissioner of the department of safety, division of motor vehicles, and shall become a part of the motor vehicle driving record of the person convicted.
*4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2007.