Maine § 13069-C. - Watercraft accident reports
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 13069-C. — Watercraft accident reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13069-C.. Watercraft accident reports
A person shall report a watercraft accident to the commissioner in accordance with this section. [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
1. Injury to person. An operator or owner of a watercraft involved in a collision, accident or other casualty while using the watercraft that results in the death of a person, a person's losing consciousness or receiving medical treatment, a person's becoming disabled for more than 24 hours or the disappearence of a person from a watercraft under circumstances indicating death or injury shall file a written report on forms provided by the commissioner containing the information as required by the commissioner within 24 hours of the occurrence.
2. Damage to watercraft. Accidents involving only damage to watercraft or other property to the estimated amount of $2,000 or more must be reported within 72 hours on forms provided by the commissioner.
3. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 13069-C. cover?
Section 13069-C. ("Watercraft accident reports") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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