New Mexico § 66-12-10 - Muffling devices

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-10 — Muffling devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 66-12-10. Muffling devices

The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat shall be effectively

muffled by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle the noise of the exhaust

in a reasonable manner. This may include but is not limited to such devices as mufflers, exhaust restricters

and water-injected exhaust headers. The use of cut-outs or non-muffled headers is prohibited except for motorboats competing

in a regatta or boat race approved as provided in Section 66-2-15 NMSA 1978 and for such motorboats while on trial runs during a period not to exceed forty-eight

hours immediately preceding the regatta or race and for such motorboats while competing

in official trials for speed records during a period not to exceed forty-eight hours

immediately following the regatta or race.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-12-10

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-10 cover?

Section 66-12-10 ("Muffling devices") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New Mexico § 66-12-10?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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How does New Mexico § 66-12-10 apply to my situation?

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