Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Bear Islander
...An out of state on-line Boat-Ed test will give you a certificate considered valid in NH...
|
Only if the on-line test was taken and passed prior to January 1st of this year. Any entity that offers an on-line test after January 1st of this year does not "
meets or exceeds the requirements of this subdivision" according to the exact wording of RSA 270-D:15 and thus the certificate
is not valid in New Hampshire. There is no "room for interpretation....the verbiage is quite clear!
Now if the NHMP is looking the other way because they have in front of them an RSA that they cannot enforce that is truly a debacle because it encourages folks to willfully ignore the law.
Lets try an analogy that is simpler to understand. The State of New Hampshire
usually accepts driver licenses from all other States and many other countries as valid. However, you still must meet this State's minimal requirements to drive even with an out of state license. Therefore, if you come from a State where it is legal to drive at 15 and you have a valid license to do so, that license is not valid in New Hampshire as it does not "
meet or exceed" this State's requirements.
Finally, I am still researching the Administrative Rules and the applicable RSAs to determine if a New Hampshire resident is required to have a NH issued certificate. However, given the way RSA 270-D:15 is clearly written it does not matter what State you hold the certificate from as long as the State (or entity) that issued you the certificate met New Hampshire's standards as of the date of issue, which includes
no on-line exams after the beginning of this year.
But hey, you could be absolutely correct! Could you kindly point me in the direction of the applicable RSA or Administrative Rule that states that any NASBLA certificate must be accepted in New Hampshire....and no, the Boater's Guide does not count! Also, could you please PM me (if you prefer) the name of at least one NHMP employee that has officially stated, or point me in the direction of a policy statement ot press release, that confirms that all NASBLA certificates will be honored in the State?
Thanks....