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The Handbook is designed to be a guide to New Mexico’s boating laws and park regulations. Information in this handbook does not replace what is specifically legal for boating or park use in New Mexico, which is found in New Mexico Statutes (state laws), federal laws, and the New Mexico Administrative Code (state regulations).
References to the actual statutes and regulations are shown beside the appropriate sections within “It’s the Law.” For example:
- (66-12-4 NMSA 1978) refers to New Mexico Statutes Annotated 1978, Section 66-12-4.
- (BAR 18.17.2 NMAC 8.D) refers to New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 18, Chapter 17, Part 2 (known as “Boat Act Regulations”), Section 8.D.
The publication BOAT NEW MEXICO—Your Guide to Responsible Boating gives additional information on
safe boat handling and practices. For more advanced information, see:
- U.S. Coast Guard's Navigation Rules
- Chapman Piloting: Seamanship and Boat Handling by Elbert S. Maloney
- The Annapolis Book of Seamanship by Mark Smith and John Rousmaniere
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To stay up-to-date on new boating laws, contact the Boating Safety Section of the New Mexico State Parks Division.
Call 505-476-3390 or visit www.nmparks.com. |
