Boating Accidents

A. The operator or legal representative of a vessel involved in a collision, accident or other casualty on a water of this state shall: (1) report the collision, accident or other casualty immediately to the local law enforcement agency; and (2) file a boating accident report within 48 hours with the division if the collision, accident or other casualty resulted in a death, injury requiring more than standard first aid or property damage in excess of $100; forms are available at offices of state parks with lakes; reports shall be sent to and forms are also available at: State Parks Division; 1220 South Saint Francis Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505; (505) 476-3355. B. No person shall knowingly make false claims or statements when reporting a collision, accident or casualty.