R651.  Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.
R651-223.  Vessel Accident Reporting.
R651-223-1.  Notification Required.
	An operator shall immediately and by the quickest means of communication available notify the nearest state park ranger or other law enforcement officer of an accident that involves a vessel or its equipment when one of the following occurs:  a person dies or disappears from a vessel under circumstances that indicate death; a person is injured and receives medical treatment beyond first aid; or property is damaged in excess of $2,000.
	This notification shall include:
	(a)  the date, time, and location of the occurrence;
	(b)  the name of each person who died or disappeared;
	(c)  the assigned number of the vessel; and
	(d)  the name and address of the owner and operator.

R651-223-2.  Other Notification.
	If the operator cannot provide this notification, then another person on board shall make the notification required in rule R651-223-1.

R651-223-3.  Report Required.
	The operator, owner, or other person on board shall submit a completed and signed Owner/Operator Boating Accident Report (PR-53A) to the division within 10 days of the accident.

KEY:  accidents, boating
Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment:  August 15, 2002
Notice of Continuation:  December 11, 2019
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law:  73-18-13