This bill introduces new regulations on the towing of inflatables by motorboats, specifically limiting the number of persons that can be towed at any given time and setting requirements for the number of observers needed in certain towing situations. Under the amended RSA 270-D:3, III, no more than six persons may be towed on one or more inflatable tubes, and no more than two persons may be towed on water skis, aquaplanes, or other devices from the same motorboat simultaneously. Additionally, when three or more persons are being towed on any device, two observers must be present in the towing vessel, with the exception that only one observer is required when towing a single inflatable with less than three people. However, when towing two inflatables with up to six people, two observers are required, and no more than two inflatables may be towed at a time. Observers must be at least 13 years of age.

The bill also specifies that notwithstanding the new limitations, more than two skiers may be towed if a special permit is issued by the director. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approved date of June 14, 2024, and an effective date of August 13, 2024. The insertions in the bill clarify the number of inflatables that can be towed and the observer requirements, while there are no deletions mentioned in the provided text.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 270-D:3
As Amended by the House: 270-D:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 270-D:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 270-D:3