Chapter 22
Regulation of Boats

Index of Sections

§ 46-22-1. Declaration of policy.

§ 46-22-2. Definitions.

§ 46-22-3. Operation of unnumbered motorboats prohibited.

§ 46-22-4. Identification number and registration fee.

§ 46-22-5. Classification and required equipment.

§ 46-22-6. Exemption from numbering provisions of this chapter.

§ 46-22-7. Boat liveries.

§ 46-22-8. Muffling devices.

§ 46-22-9. Prohibited operation.

§ 46-22-9.1. Houseboats — Exclusion from coastal ponds.

§ 46-22-9.2. Flotation devices — Children.

§ 46-22-9.3. Operating so as to endanger, resulting in death.

§ 46-22-9.4. Operating so as to endanger, resulting in personal injury.

§ 46-22-9.5. Speeding.

§ 46-22-9.6. False distress or hoax calls.

§ 46-22-9.7. Marine safety zones.

§ 46-22-9.8. Certificate of boating safety education.

§ 46-22-10. Collisions, accidents, and casualties.

§ 46-22-11. Transmittal of information.

§ 46-22-12. Water skis and surfboards.

§ 46-22-13. Regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, or exhibitions.

§ 46-22-13.1. Marine safety zones.

§ 46-22-13.2. Bridge safety.

§ 46-22-14. Local regulation.

§ 46-22-15. Owner’s civil liability.

§ 46-22-15.1. Operation of boat by nonresident as appointment of attorney to receive process.

§ 46-22-15.2. Service on nonresident.

§ 46-22-15.3. Process fees as costs — Record of process.

§ 46-22-16. Boat manufacturers and dealers.

§ 46-22-17. Enforcement.

§ 46-22-17.1. Enforcement power of employees of the department of environmental management.

§ 46-22-17.2. Prosecution of violations.

§ 46-22-17.3. Refusal to stop on order or command.

§ 46-22-18. Funds.

§ 46-22-19. Penalties.

§ 46-22-20. Severability.

§ 46-22-21. Reporting of accidents, casualty, vandalism, and thefts.

§ 46-22-22. Owner required to make written reports.

§ 46-22-23. Maximum speed within the city of Warwick.

§ 46-22-24. Scuba divers, skin diving, or snorkeling — Warning flags.

§ 46-22-25. Regulations.

§ 46-22-26. Severability.