Penalty for non-certification?

Aquadeziac · 06-28-2005, 07:39 PM

I have read a lot about the Safe Boater Certification Law but do not remember seeing what the penalty is for non-compliance. What does Marine Patrol actually do if someone is stopped and falls in the age group to be certified but have not been. Do they just slap your hands and tell you to do it sometime? Is there court or a fine involved? Do they impound your PWC/boat? Is it considered a violation or misdameanor? If you try fighting it are you known as "trying to pull a Littlefield"?

Inquiring minds want to know. Skip?

06-28-2005, 07:39 PM	#1
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Penalty for non-certification? I have read a lot about the Safe Boater Certification Law but do not remember seeing what the penalty is for non-compliance. What does Marine Patrol actually do if someone is stopped and falls in the age group to be certified but have not been. Do they just slap your hands and tell you to do it sometime? Is there court or a fine involved? Do they impound your PWC/boat? Is it considered a violation or misdameanor? If you try fighting it are you known as "trying to pull a Littlefield"? Inquiring minds want to know. Skip? __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"