New Mexico § 66-12-4 - Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-4 — Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-12-4. Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited
A. Every motorboat which is propelled by sail or machinery operating on the waters
of this state shall be numbered. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any motorboat on
the waters of this state unless the motorboat is numbered in accordance with the Boat
Act or in accordance with applicable federal law or in accordance with a federally
approved numbering system of another state and unless the certificate of number awarded
to the motorboat is in force and the identifying number set forth in the certificate
of number is displayed on each side of the bow of the motorboat. B. Every boat operating on the waters of this state and owned by a person who is domiciled
in this state shall be titled. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any boat on the
waters of this state unless the boat is titled as provided in the Boat Act. C. A person who is not domiciled in this state but who operates a boat on the waters
of this state may, pursuant to the provisions of the Boat Act, elect to register the
boat in this state.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-12-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-4 cover?
Section 66-12-4 ("Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited") 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 § 66-12-4?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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