Lake Related Legislation

[TiltonBB]

Originally Posted by tis

It would have to be enforced. This certainly isn't:

No person shall operate a ski craft in a cove, as designated by the commissioner, or within 300 feet of shore, except as provided in paragraph VIII or pursuant to RSA 270:74-a, V. For the purpose of this paragraph "cove'' is defined as a bay or inlet which at its widest point does not exceed 1,000 linear feet. VIII.

Some people forget that a "ski craft" is defined in New Hampshire law as a craft capable of carrying the operator and one passenger. What we usually see on the lake are jet skis with a capacity of three. Thus, the regular boating laws apply, not the regulations for a ski craft.

As an example, you are not required to wear a life jacket on a jet ski, like on a boat you just have to have it available. I am not suggesting that not wearing a life jacket is a good idea, just pointing out that it is not a requirement.

[tis]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Some people forget that a "ski craft" is defined in New Hampshire law as a craft capable of carrying the operator and one passenger. What we usually see on the lake are jet skis with a capacity of three. Thus, the regular boating laws apply, not the regulations for a ski craft.

As an example, you are not required to wear a life jacket on a jet ski, like on a boat you just have to have it available. I am not suggesting that not wearing a life jacket is a good idea, just pointing out that it is not a requirement.

You are exactly right, most of what we see are "boats". But I doubt if many that aren't "boats" even know about the law.