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Boating Accidents
It shall be the duty of the operator of a vessel involved in a collision,
accident, or other casualty to give his name, address, and identification
of his vessel in writing to any person injured and to the owner of any
property damaged.
The operator of every vessel involved in a boating accident is
required to file a written report in duplicate, whenever a boating
accident results in loss of life, disappearance of a person, loss of
consciousness, medical treatment, or disability for more than 24
hours, or property damage in excess of $500. Reports in death,
disappearance, and injury cases must be made within 48 hours;
reports of other cases are required within five days. Reports shall
be submitted to:
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Box 30370
Lincoln, NE 68503.
The owner of a vessel shall be liable for any injury or damage caused
by negligent operation of any powered vessel. The owner shall not be
liable if the vessel is being used without the consent of the owner unless
the operator is a member of his immediate family.
1973-2001 Boating Accidents
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