Swim Rafts now require a Permit

Bear Islander · 02-07-2005, 08:37 PM

I just received my mooring permit renewal application. It contains a notice that all Swim Rafts now require a permit from the Department of Safety.

You can download the application from the link below.

http://www.nh.gov/safety/ss/forms.html
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Saf-C 404.09 Swim Rafts.

(a) No person shall put or place a swim raft in the public waters of any public body of water without prior written approval of the director.

(b) No swim raft shall be placed if in the opinion of the director:

(1) It creates a navigational or safety hazard;

(2) It interferes with the rights of other property owners; or

(3) It interferes with the right of the public to use the navigable water.

(c) Any swim raft placed on public waters shall have permanent identification attached identifying the owner responsible for said swim raft and the owner’s permanent address.

(d) Any swim raft placed on public waters shall have reflectors secured and readily visible on each side of the swim raft.

(e) An application for a swim raft permit, DSSS 102, shall be submitted to the division and shall contain the following information:

(1) Name, permanent address and telephone number of the individual responsible for the swim raft;

(2) Address of the shore front property in front of which the swim raft will be placed;

(3) Size of the swim raft;

(4) Description of swim raft, including but not limited to whether it is wooden, metal or inflatable;

(5) Distance from shore; and

(6) Depth of water at swim raft location.

02-07-2005, 08:37 PM	#1
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	Swim Rafts now require a Permit I just received my mooring permit renewal application. It contains a notice that all Swim Rafts now require a permit from the Department of Safety. You can download the application from the link below. http://www.nh.gov/safety/ss/forms.html _______________ Saf-C 404.09 Swim Rafts. (a) No person shall put or place a swim raft in the public waters of any public body of water without prior written approval of the director. (b) No swim raft shall be placed if in the opinion of the director: (1) It creates a navigational or safety hazard; (2) It interferes with the rights of other property owners; or (3) It interferes with the right of the public to use the navigable water. (c) Any swim raft placed on public waters shall have permanent identification attached identifying the owner responsible for said swim raft and the owner’s permanent address. (d) Any swim raft placed on public waters shall have reflectors secured and readily visible on each side of the swim raft. (e) An application for a swim raft permit, DSSS 102, shall be submitted to the division and shall contain the following information: (1) Name, permanent address and telephone number of the individual responsible for the swim raft; (2) Address of the shore front property in front of which the swim raft will be placed; (3) Size of the swim raft; (4) Description of swim raft, including but not limited to whether it is wooden, metal or inflatable; (5) Distance from shore; and (6) Depth of water at swim raft location.