Vermont § 3312 - Operations rules as between vessels
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3312 — Operations rules as between vessels, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3312. Operations rules as between vessels
- (a) When two motorboats are approaching each other “head on” or in a manner so as to involve
risk of collision, each motorboat shall bear to the right and pass the other motorboat
on its left side. (b) When two vessels approach each other obliquely or at right angles, the vessel approaching
on the right side should maintain its course and speed. (c) A vessel may overtake another vessel on either side but must be prepared to take early
and substantial action to avoid collision. The vessel being overtaken should maintain
its course and speed. (d) The U.S. Coast Guard Inland Navigation Rules, 33 C.F.R. Part 83, as may be amended, are hereby adopted as the operative rules for Lake Champlain,
Lake Memphremagog, and Wallace Pond in Canaan. (Added 1983, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 1989, No. 65, § 8; 2015, No. 47, § 50; 2021, No. 76, § 19.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3312
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3312 cover?
Section 3312 ("Operations rules as between vessels") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 3312?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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