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Originally Posted by snowbird
In the 2005-2006 Edition of "Boater's Guide of NH", page 44, is the rule/statement that: "It is illegal to anchor overnight on any inland body of water."
I believe this derives from RSA Title XXII, Section 270-A:1.
I have considerable respect for your knowledge, Skip. Did you really not know this is a rule?
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Hi Snowbird.....hope you enjoyed your winter and are ready to bring the good weather north to all of us!
RSA 270-A:1 specifically and only addresses
Houseboats. You average bowrider, pontoon and skiff
do not fall under this definition or they would be banned from a number of lakes & great ponds that have specific restricitions against
Houseboats but currently (and legally) are chock full of bowriders, pontoons and skiffs!
The only RSA or Administrative rule banning overnight anchoring specifically and only addresses
Houseboats.
The purpose of my pointing this out is just give an excellent example of just one of the numerous recreational and motor vehicle laws that are in contradiction with other regulations, outdated or simply misapplied.
And that is why you have so many lawyers out there!
But as always, the aforementioned is only my personal opinion. Please feel free to call NHMP HQ at 1-603-293-2037 and ask the on duty supervisor to kindly provide you with the statute or administrative rule that prohibits vessels not classified as houseboats from anchoring overnight on New Hampshire's inland waters!