New Mexico § 66-12-14 - Water skis and surfboards
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-14 — Water skis and surfboards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-12-14. Water skis and surfboards
A. No person shall operate a vessel on any waters of this state for towing a person
on water skis, a surfboard or similar device unless there is in the vessel a person
in addition to the operator or a device capable of letting the operator have an unobstructed
view of the person or object being towed. All skiers must wear ski belts or jackets. B. No person shall operate a vessel on any waters of this state, towing a person on
water skis, a surfboard or similar device, nor shall any person engage in water skiing,
surfboarding or similar activity, at any time between the hours from one hour after
sunset to one hour before sunrise. C. The provisions of Subsections A and B of this section do not apply to a performer
engaged in a professional exhibition or to a person engaged in an activity authorized
under Section 66-12-15 NMSA 1978 . D. No person shall negligently operate or manipulate any vessel, tow rope or other
device by which the direction or location of water skis, a surfboard or similar device
may be affected or controlled, in such a way as to cause the water skis, surfboard
or similar device, or any person thereon, to strike any object or person.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-12-14
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-14 cover?
Section 66-12-14 ("Water skis and surfboards") 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.
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