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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
HB162 has no effect whatsoever on aircraft, the FAA has sole authority. A seaplane can land or takeoff anywhere on Winni.
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Bear Islander is right and wrong on this particular subject.
When the seaplane is "on the water" it is subject to local & state regulations, there is no FAA regulation exempting it from applicable boating laws of the jurisdiction it is operating in.
However, virtually every State has a clause in their applicable state controlled boating laws exempting aircraft from certain boating regulations during take-off and landing.
Here is the specific RSA governing seaplane operation during take-off/landings in New Hampshire.
Section 270:13-a
270:13-a Operation of Seaplanes or Helicopters on Public Waters. –
I. Any seaplane or any helicopter on floats which lands on public waters shall be exempt from all laws and rules concerning the operation of boats for the purpose of landing and taking off from such public waters.
II. Any seaplane or any helicopter on floats shall exercise due caution and respect for the rights and safety of any person or boat using the public waters.
Source. 1990, 175:1. 1992, 187:3, eff. July 11, 1992.