New Mexico § 66-12-7 - Equipment
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-7 — Equipment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-12-7. Equipment
A. Every vessel shall have aboard: (1) one life preserver, buoyant vest, ring buoy or buoyant cushion bearing the mark
of approval of the United States coast guard and in serviceable condition for each
person on board; (2) one oar or paddle; (3) one bailing bucket with a capacity of at least one gallon, or hand-operated bilge
pump; and (4) a length of stout rope at least equal to the length of the vessel. B. Every motorboat, during the hours of darkness, shall carry: (1) a bright white light aft to show around the horizon; and (2) a combined light on the fore part of the vessel and lower than the white light
and showing green to the starboard and red to the port, and so fixed as to throw the
light from right ahead to two points abaft the beam on their respective sides. No other light shall be shown except as specifically prescribed by the United States
coast guard for the particular class of boats. C. If carrying or using any inflammable or toxic fluid in any enclosure for any purpose,
and if not entirely open, every vessel shall have an efficient natural or mechanical
ventilation system capable of removing resulting gases prior to, and during, the time
the vessel is occupied by any person. D. No privately owned vessel shall carry a siren unless specifically authorized in
writing by the director of the division. E. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel which
is not equipped as required by this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-12-7
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-12-7 cover?
Section 66-12-7 ("Equipment") 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 § 66-12-7?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-12-7 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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