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| Commonwealth of Massachusetts | ||
| Massachusetts Environmental Police | ||
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Aaron Gross, Director |
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Boat and Recreation Vehicle Safety Bureau |
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| This Bureau coordinates boating and recreational vehicle safety programs throughout the Commonwealth. Boat Massachusetts addresses fundamental safety concepts and emphasizes the operator's legal and ethical responsibilities. It targets the boating novice, especially young boaters (12 through 15 years of age), who are required by state law to complete such a course in order to operate a motorboat without adult supervision. Additionally, safety and legal demonstrations are offered to groups of boaters, snowmobile riders, and all-terrain-vehicle users, with programs tailored to a group's particular needs. The Bureau informs and educates the public through the development of media campaigns designed for TV, radio, and the print media, in addition to attending trade shows and public events with its safety exhibit. The Bureau is also responsible for the investigation of all motorboat and recreational vehicle accidents that cause substantial property damage, serious injuries, or fatalities. | ||
| BOATING AND RECREATION VEHICLE TRAINING COURSES | ||
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| IMPORTANT LINKS | ||
| Massachusetts Boating Handbook: Boat Massachusetts | ||
| Boat and Recreation Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions | ||
| Boat Massachusetts: Boating Safety Course | ||
| Office of Fishing and Boating Access | ||
| Massachusetts Harbormasters Association | ||
| Boat pump-out facilities provide a convenient way to properly dispose of boat sewage. For a | ||
| complete list of Massachusetts pump-out facilities, visit the Coastal Zone Management website | ||
| MASSACHUSETTS BOATING AND RECREATION VEHICLE LAWS | ||
| Motorboats, Recreation and Snowmobile Laws (Chapter 90B) | ||
| Summary of Boating Laws | ||
| Summary of Personal Watercraft Laws | ||
| Boat and Recreation Vehicle Regulations (323 CMR) | ||
| Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Education | ||
| Recreation Vehicle Safety Information | ||
Summary of
Recreation Vehicle Safety Laws  |
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Summary of
Snowmobile Safety Laws |
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| Important message for recreation and snow vehicle operators | ||
| Fee Exemption Form | ||
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Age Restrictions
on Recreation Vehicles |
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| SAFETY NOTICES | ||
| Coast Guard Recall and Safety Notices | ||
| FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: | ||
| List of State Parks and Forests that allow Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) operation | ||
| ATV Safety Institute: www.atvsafety.org | ||
| Motorcycle Safety Foundations: www.dirtbikeschool.com | ||
| National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council: www.nohvcc.org | ||
| National Association of State Boating Law Administrators: www.nasbla.org | ||
| U.S. Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil | ||
| U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: www.cgaux.org | ||
| United States Power Squadrons: www.usps.org | ||
| National Safe Boating Council: www.safeboatingcouncil.org | ||
| BoatUs: www.boatus.com | ||
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: www.noaa.gov | ||
| Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts: www.sledmass.com | ||
| Personal Watercraft Industry Association: www.pwia.org | ||
| National Marine Manufacturers Association: www.nmma.org | ||
| MassWildlife--Pond Maps Online! www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfw_pond.htm | ||
| Massachusetts Marine Trades Association www.boatma.com/mmtaabout.html | ||
| MASSACHUSETTS BOAT AND RECREATION VEHICLE ACCIDENT FORMS | ||
| Boat Accident Form (Adobe Acrobat File) | ||
| Recreation Vehicle Accident Form (Adobe Acrobat File) | ||
| Boat and Recreation Vehicle Safety Bureau | ||
| 5205 Ent Street | ||
| Buzzards Bay, MA 02542-9998 | ||
| Phone: (508) 564-4961 | ||
| FAX: (508) 564-4964 | ||