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Massachusetts General Laws > Part I > Title XIV > Chapter 90B - Motorboats And Other Vessels

Massachusetts General Laws > Part I > Title XIV > Chapter 90B - Motorboats And Other Vessels


Current as of: 2009
§ 1Definitions
§ 2Motorboats; numbering; exceptions
§ 3Registration and numbering provisions
§ 4Lost, destroyed or mutilated certificates of number; replacement
§ 4APenalty for altering, forging or counterfeiting certificates of number
§ 4BRemoval, defacing, etc. of identification number of motorboat, motor or engine; possession as prima facie evidence; sale, attempted sale or other disposition; penalties
§ 5Classes of motorboats; required lighting, signaling and fire extinguishing and control devices
§ 5APersonal flotation devices; application of section
§ 5BAutomatic shut-off nozzle for motorboat fuel dispensing devices
§ 6Exhaust; use of cutouts
§ 7Compliance with sec. 5; pre-requisite to departure from boat livery
§ 8Operation while under influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics, etc.; breath or blood testing; water skiing; professional exhibitions
§ 8ANegligent or reckless operation of vessel causing serious bodily injury; penalties; license revocation
§ 8BNegligent or reckless operation of a vessel causing death; penalties; license revocation
§ 9Accidents; duty of operator; reports
§ 9AJet ski, surf jet or wetbike operation
§ 9BEducational safety program; jet skis, surf jets or wetbikes
§ 10Availability of information or records to federal agencies
§ 11Powers and duties of director
§ 12Enforcement of chapter
§ 12AOperation without personal flotation devices or in overloaded or unsafe condition
§ 13Arrest without warrant; entry upon private lands
§ 13AScuba divers; display of diver's flag required; restrictions
§ 14Violations; punishment
§ 15Matters governed by this chapter; local regulations; approval of ordinances and by-laws
§ 17Enforcing officers; reports to director
§ 18Laws applicable
§ 19Severability
§ 20Definitions applicable to secs. 21--35
§ 21Unregistered operation
§ 22Registration; application; period; certificate; name and address; transferability; fees
§ 23Transfer of ownership
§ 24Lights; reflectors; excessive noise; obnoxious fumes
§ 25Operation on public ways; emergencies; regulations
§ 26Dangerous and prohibited operation; restrictions; operator's license requirement
§ 27Accident reports
§ 28Revocation of registration; hearing; cause
§ 29Rules and regulations
§ 30Nonresident recreational vehicles
§ 31Municipal assessments
§ 32Regulations; enforcement; reports of violations
§ 33Local or departmental regulation; trespassing
§ 34Violations; punishment
§ 35Disposition of fees
§ 36Titled motorboats; certificates of title
§ 37Written statement provided to convicted defendant
§ 38Failure to provide name and address, failure to stop, or failure to produce certificate of number; penalties

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Federal Regulations: Watercraft

CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 70 - General provisions
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 166 - Designation and approval of nautical school ships
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 42 - Domestic and foreign voyages by sea
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 1 - Organization, general course and methods governing marine safety functions
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 71 - Inspection and certification
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 44 - Special service limited domestic voyages
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 167 - Public nautical school ships
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 2 - Vessel inspections
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 72 - Construction and arrangement
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 3 - Designation of oceanographic research vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 45 - Great Lakes load lines
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 168 - Civilian nautical school vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 46 - Subdivision load lines for passenger vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 4 - Marine casualties and investigations.
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 169 - Sailing school vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 76 - Fire protection equipment
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 77 - Vessel control and miscellaneous systems and equipment
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 47 - Combination load lines
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 5 - Marine investigation regulations--personnel action
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 78 - Operations
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 170 - Stability requirements for all inspected vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 6 - Waivers of navigation and vessel inspection laws and regulations
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 80 - Disclosure of safety standards and country of registry
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 171 - Special rules pertaining to vessels carrying passengers
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 50 - General provisions
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 172 - Special rules pertaining to bulk cargoes
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 8 - Vessel inspection alternatives
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 52 - Power boilers
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 53 - Heating boilers
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 173 - Special rules pertaining to vessel use
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 9 - Extra compensation for overtime services
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 174 - Special rules pertaining to specific vessel types
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 54 - Pressure vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 10 - Licensing of maritime personnel
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 56 - Piping systems and appurtenances
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 175 - General provisions
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 12 - Certification of seamen
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 57 - Welding and brazing
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 13 - Certification of tankermen
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 176 - Inspection and certification
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 58 - Main and auxiliary machinery and related systems
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 59 - Repairs to boilers, pressure vessels and appurtenances
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 177 - Construction and arrangement
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 178 - Intact stability and seaworthiness
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 61 - Periodic tests and inspections
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 179 - Subdivision, damage stability, and watertight integrity
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 62 - Vital system automation
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 16 - Chemical testing
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 63 - Automatic auxiliary boilers
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 180 - Lifesaving equipment and arrangements
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 181 - Fire protection equipment
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 64 - Marine portable tanks and cargo handling systems
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 182 - Machinery installation
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 25 - Requirements
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 67 - Documentation of vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 183 - Electrical installation
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 26 - Operations
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 184 - Vessel control and miscellaneous systems and equipment
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 27 - Towing vessels
CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 69 - Measurement of vessels
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