New Mexico § 66-12-17 - Owner's civil liability
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-17 — Owner's civil liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-12-17. Owner's civil liability
The owner of a vessel shall be liable for any injury or damage occasioned by the negligent
operation of the vessel, whether the negligence consists of a violation of the provisions
of the statutes of this state, or neglecting to observe the ordinary care and operation
that the rules of the common law require. The owner shall not be liable unless the vessel is being used with his express or
implied consent. It shall be presumed that the vessel is being operated with the knowledge and consent
of the owner, if at any time of the injury or damage, it is under the control of the
spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other immediate member
of the owner's family. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to relieve any other person from any
liability which he would otherwise have, but nothing contained herein shall be construed
to authorize or permit any recovery in excess of injury or damage actually incurred.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-12-17
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-17 cover?
Section 66-12-17 ("Owner's civil liability") 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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