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Old 08-08-2010, 05:54 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Skip View Post
Failing to stop for the NHMP is a misdemeanor offense.

In case like the one described by BI, the prosecutor may take the violations and roll them into another misdemeanor offense of Reckless Operation.

If the incident is as described and a conviction is obtained I would expect the violator to receive a hefty monetary fine and a loss of boat operating privileges.
I would think failing to stop for the MP would be a night or two in jail, plus a huge fine. Loss of boating privileges is a good penalty as well. The Reckless Operation is a serious offense in a car, and if he was sober, I'd really be worried about having him back on the lake.
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