nh-2026-182: Boater Education Internet Course

1. Agency: Department of Safety, Commissioner

Agency Address: Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305

6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including

whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: The proposed rulemaking readopts as regular rules emergency rule Saf-C 6104.03, adopted on April 8, 2026. The rules subject to this proposal effectuate Chapter 216, Laws of 2025 (SB 40). The law became effective January 1, 2026, and amended RSA 270-D:13, I(a), to allow individuals 18 years of age or older to obtain a Safe Boater Education Certificate by passing a safe boater education course, successful completion of an online examination approved by NASBLA, and meeting the US boating education standards. Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? Yes. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/11/2026 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: The rules affect residents and nonresidents of New Hampshire seeking to obtain a boater education certificate required by RSA 270-D:10 before operating a motorized vessel with any type of power motor in excess of 25 horsepower on the public waters of the state; any vendor contracted with the State to provide boater education course an examination services; and the Department of Safety, Division of State Police, Marine Patrol. 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Specific State Statute the Rule Implements Saf-C 6104.03 RSA 270-D:10, V; Chapter 216, Laws of 2025

7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate

persons with disabilities: Name: Marta.A.Modigliani Title: Administrator Address: 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305 Phone Number: (603) 227-0040 FAX Number: (603) 271-1033 Email: Rules@dos.nh.gov

8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in

the electronic format specified: Monday, October 19, 2026 X Fax X Email Rules@dos.nh.gov _ Other

9. Public hearing scheduled for:

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM Place: Department of Safety Second Floor Conference Room 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A

10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):

FIS #: 26-197, dated: Thursday, September 10, 2026 ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/11/2026

1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):

There is no difference in cost when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules.

2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:

No federal mandate, no impact on state funds.

C. To independently owned businesses:

None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: This proposal does not create a new program or responsibility, and this proposal does not expand or modify an existing program or responsibility or mandate or assign a program or responsibility to any political subdivision in such a way as to increase the costs a political subdivision must pay. Therefore, this proposal does not violate Part I, Article 28- a of the N.H. Constitution. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 09/11/2026