C.R.S. Section 33-13-109
Collisions, accidents, and casualties

rules

(1)

The operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty shall, so far as he can do so without serious danger to his own vessel, crew, and passengers, if any, render to other persons affected by the collision, accident, or casualty such assistance as may be practicable and necessary in order to save them from or to minimize any danger caused by the collision, accident, or other casualty, and he shall give his name and address and the identification of his vessel, including the name and address of the owner if different from that of the operator, in writing to any person injured and to the owner of any property damaged in the collision, accident, or other casualty.

(2)

The commission shall adopt rules concerning notification and reporting procedures to be followed in the case of a collision, accident, or other casualty involving a vessel or its equipment. The regulations must be consistent with applicable federal requirements.

(3)

The owner or operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty shall report the collision, accident, or casualty as provided in the rules of the commission.

(4)

and (5)(Deleted by amendment, L. 2003, p. 1947, § 22, effective May 22, 2003.)(6) Any person who violates subsection (1) or (3) of this section commits a petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of seventy-five dollars.

Source: Section 33-13-109 — Collisions, accidents, and casualties - rules, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-33.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

33‑13‑101
Legislative declaration 33‑13‑102
Definitions 33‑13‑103
Numbering of vessels required - rules - repeal 33‑13‑104
Application for vessel number - repeal 33‑13‑105
Seizure of vessels by officers - repeal 33‑13‑106
Equipment requirements 33‑13‑107
Vessel liveries - repeal 33‑13‑107.1
Minimum age of motorboat operators - youth education 33‑13‑108
Prohibited vessel operations - rules 33‑13‑108.1
Operating a vessel while under the influence - definitions 33‑13‑108.2
Operating a vessel while the privilege to operate is suspended 33‑13‑108.3
Records to be kept by the division 33‑13‑109
Collisions, accidents, and casualties - rules 33‑13‑110
Water skis, aquaplanes, surfboards, inner tubes, stand-up paddleboards, and similar devices - rules 33‑13‑111
Authority to close waters - rules 33‑13‑112
Enforcement - applicability 33‑13‑113
Municipal corporations or organizations - powers 33‑13‑113.5
Report required - when 33‑13‑116
Repeal of sections

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Original Source: Section 33-13-109 — Collisions, accidents, and casualties - rules, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-33.pdf (last accessed Jul. 25, 2023).