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RSA 270:37-a · Stationary Sound Level Testing Authorized

Title
XXII: NAVIGATION; HARBORS; COAST SURVEY
Chapter
270 · SUPERVISION OF NAVIGATION; REGISTRATION OF BOATS AND MOTORS; COMMON CARRIERS BY WATER
Status
current
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270:37-a Stationary Sound Level Testing Authorized. –

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I.

The director or the director's agent may use stationary sound level testing to determine marine engine noise levels for boats. Such testing shall be conducted while boats are stationary on the water according to test SAE J2005.

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II.

Noise levels in decibels for stationary sound level testing shall be established for a specific distance between the boat tested and the testing device, at levels which correlate with noise levels in decibels, as set forth in RSA 270:37.

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III.

Testing procedures for stationary sound level testing shall be measured according to procedures established pursuant to rules adopted under RSA 270:39.

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IV.

Any test conducted pursuant to this section shall be sufficient to establish a violation of RSA 270:37. Source. 1989, 143:6. 2006, 234:3, eff. June 1, 2006.

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Source note

Source. 1989, 143:6. 2006, 234:3, eff. June 1, 2006.

Source history

  • 1989, 143:6
  • 2006, 234:3, eff. June 1, 2006

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Bill relationships

  • 2026 HB1837 reference

    d RSA 270:18 to read as follows: 270:18 Penalty. I. If any person operates any boat required to be registered under RSA 270-E without registration, or violates any provision of RSA 270, or RSA 270-E, or any rule adopted by the department of safety relating to the equipment or operation of such boats, or does not exhibit, upon request, the certificate of registration of such boat to any duly authorized

  • 2026 HB1837-FN reference · effective 2026-05-28

    d RSA 270:18 to read as follows: 270:18 Penalty. I. If any person operates any boat required to be registered under RSA 270-E without registration, or violates any provision of RSA 270, or RSA 270-E, or any rule adopted by the department of safety relating to the equipment or operation of such boats, or does not exhibit, upon request, the certificate of registration of such boat to any duly authorized