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New law aims to reduce the risk of runaway boats and propeller strikes.<\/p>\n
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New Mexico State Parks rangers, New Mexico sheriffs, and New Mexico State Police officers have full authority to enforce New Mexico\u2019s boating laws and regulations. Some waters have additional equipment and operational restrictions. Before boating on a particular water, check with the local authorities for additional regulations.<\/p>\n
To ensure safety on the water for you and others, it is important that boaters be familiar with the Boat Act<\/a>, the Boating While Intoxicated Act<\/a>, and regulations for boating operation and safety<\/a>. Take the time to learn the laws and regulations for vessel length, capacity, required safety equipment<\/a>, anchoring and mooring, prohibited operation, and traffic control.<\/p>\n New Mexico law prohibits anyone from operating under the influence of alcohol or any drug or other controlled substance. It is illegal to operate with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher.<\/p>\n Safe navigation is the responsibility of all boaters. When a person operating a vessel meets, overtakes, or crosses another vessel\u2019s course, the operator shall take the appropriate action.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=”outside” ol_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Every person who is towed behind a vessel on a tube, water skis, a wakeboard, or a similar object must<\/strong> wear<\/strong> a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal floatation device approved for the activity. New Mexico law states that the following dangerous practices are illegal:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=”outside” ol_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In addition to carrying all required safety equipment, a motorboat<\/strong> operator who tows anyone behind his or her vessel must also have on board:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ol_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In addition to carrying all required safety equipment, a personal watercraft <\/strong>operator who tows anyone behind his or her vessel must also have on board:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It is illegal to:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=”outside” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Discharging or depositing liquid or solid waste into state waters is illegal. This includes oil and gray water. Polluters may be held civilly liable for cleanup costs and may be fined thousands of dollars. Visit the New Mexico Environment Department Surface Water Quality Bureau<\/a> to learn more and to Report a Spill<\/a>.<\/p>\n New Mexico law states that the following dangerous operating practices are illegal:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_position=”outside” module_id=”ECOS2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Engine Cut-Off Switches (ECOS) were developed to help avoid propeller injuries and to prevent runaway motorboats.<\/span><\/p>\n Beginning April 25, 2023, a motorboat <\/strong>operator must use the engine cut-off switch link while the motorboat is on plane or above no-wake speed.\u00a0 Exceptions are:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EHjR9jMpE-c” image_src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/spd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ECOS-thumbnail.jpg” play_icon_color=”#DA2E25″ font_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size_tablet=”” icon_font_size_phone=”” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” animation_style=”fade” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|||0px|false|false” animation_style=”fade” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Engine cut-off switch devices disengage the motor and prevent runaway vessels and propeller injuries. Using the ECOS link is required only when the vessel is operating on plane or above no-wake speed.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New law aims to reduce the risk of runaway boats and propeller strikes.Boating Regulations and Law Enforcement New Mexico State Parks rangers, New Mexico sheriffs, and New Mexico State Police officers have full authority to enforce New Mexico\u2019s boating laws and regulations. Some waters have additional equipment and operational restrictions. Before boating on a particular […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":12368,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14909","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAlcohol and Drugs<\/h3>\n
Navigating on New Mexico Waters<\/h3>\n
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Prevent Pollution<\/h3>\n
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New Engine Cut-Off Switch Law<\/h3>\n
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