§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Numbering; exceptions
§ 3 Application for certificate of number; display
§ 4 Lost, destroyed or mutilated certificates of number; replacement
§ 4A Altering, forging or counterfeiting certificates of number of motorboat; penalty
§ 4B Removal, defacing, etc. of identification number of motorboat, motor or engine; penalties
§ 5 Classes of motorboats; required lighting, signaling and fire extinguishing and control devices
§ 5A Personal floatation devices
§ 5B Automatic shut–off nozzle for motorboat fuel dispensing devices; fine
§ 5C Discharge of sewage into waters designated as a no discharge area; fine
§ 5D Violations of Sec. 37B of Chapter 21; penalties
§ 6 Exhaust; use of cutouts
§ 7 Compliance with Sec. 5; pre-requisite to departure from boat livery
§ 8 Operation while under influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotics, etc.; breath or blood testing; water skiing; professional exhibitions
§ 8A Operation of a vessel while under the influence of controlled substances causing serious bodily injury; penalties; parole, probation or furlough; license revocation
§ 8B Operation of a vessel under the influence of a controlled substance causing death; penalties; probation, parole or furlough; license revocation
§ 9 Accidents; duty of operator; reports
§ 9A Jet ski, surf jet or wetbike operation
§ 9B Educational safety program; jet skis, surf jets and wetbikes
§ 10 Requests for information or records from federal agencies
§ 11 Powers and duties of director
§ 12 Enforcement of chapter
§ 12A Operation without personal flotation devices or in overloaded or unsafe condition
§ 13 Arrest without warrant; entry upon private lands
§ 13A Scuba divers; display of diver’s flag required
§ 14 Penalties; proceedings
§ 15 Scope of chapter; local regulations; approval of ordinances and by-laws
§ 17 Enforcing officers; reports to director
§ 18 Laws applicable
§ 19 Severability
§ 20 Definitions applicable to Secs. 21 to 35
§ 21 Recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course
§ 22 Registration; application; period; certificate; name and address; transferability; fees
§ 22A Vintage snow vehicle; registration; operation restrictions
§ 23 Transfer of ownership
§ 24 Lights; reflectors; excessive noise; noxious fumes
§ 25 Operation on public ways; emergencies; regulations
§ 26 Prohibited or limited operation by underage persons; restrictions
§ 26A Operation of snow or recreation vehicle while under influence of alcohol or other intoxicants; punishment
§ 26B Negligent or reckless operation of snow or recreation vehicle; leaving the scene of an accident; negligent or reckless operation of snow or recreation vehicle resulting in serious bodily injury or death; punishment
§ 26C Forfeiture of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26B or subsequent violation of Sec. 26; petition; hearing; dispensation of proceeds from sale of vehicle upon forfeiture
§ 26D Summons for violation of Secs. 26A or 26B
§ 26E Permitting underage operation of snow or recreation vehicle; joint and several liability for resulting damages
§ 27 Accident reports
§ 28 Suspension or revocation of registration; hearing
§ 28A Suspension of license and revocation of registration of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26B; underage violations
§ 28B Suspension of license and revocation of registration of snow or recreation vehicle due to violation of Sec. 26A; underage violations
§ 29 Rules and regulations
§ 30 Nonresident recreational vehicles
§ 31 Municipal assessments
§ 32 Regulations; enforcement; reports of violations
§ 33 Local or departmental regulation; trespassing
§ 34 Violations; punishment
§ 35 Disposition of fines
§ 36 Titled motorboats; certificates of title
§ 37 Statement to be provided to defendant
§ 38 Failure to disclose name and address, to stop when signaled, or to produce certificate of number
§ 39 Surcharge on registration, title and permit fees; surcharge on fines for violations of chapter 90B

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 90B - Motorboats, Other Vessels and Recreational Vehicles

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Interests: includes any form of membership in a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation. See Massachusetts General Laws ch. 156D sec. 11.01
  • Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.