CHAPTER 42
BOATING ACCIDENT REPORTS
[Prior to 12/31/86, Conservation Commission[290] Ch 32]
571—42.1(462A) Accident report. In addition to provisions in Iowa Code section 462A.7(2), a written report is required in the case of loss of consciousness, disability in excess of 24 hours, and the disappearance of any person from on board a vessel under circumstances which suggest any possibility of death or injury.
571—42.2(462A) Procedure. These reports shall be filed in writing within 48 hours of the accident with the department of natural resources using forms provided by the department.
571—42.3(462A) Contents. The report shall include the following information:
	1.	The number or names of the vessels involved, or both.
	2.	The locality where the accident occurred.
	3.	The date and time where the accident occurred.
	4.	The weather and lake or river conditions at time of accident.
	5.	The name, address, age, and boating experience of the operator of the reporting vessel.
	6.	The name and address of the operator of the other vessel involved.
	7.	The names and addresses of the owners of vessels or other property involved.
	8.	The names and addresses of any person or persons involved or killed.
	9.	The nature and extent of injury to any person or persons.
	10.	A description of damage to any property (including vessels) and estimated cost of repairs.
	11.	A description of the accident (including opinions as to the causes).
	12.	The length, width, depth, year built, propulsion, horsepower, fuel and construction of the reporting vessel.
	13.	Names and addresses and telephone numbers of known witnesses.
	14.	The specific number of persons on board the reporting vessel at the time of the accident.
	15.	The date of birth, cause of death and swimming ability of any victim.
	16.	The date of birth of any injured person(s).
	17.	Manufacturer’s hull identification number.
	18.	Whether the vessel was a rented craft.
	19.	The type, accessibility and use of personal flotation devices.
	20.	If fire extinguishers were used, the type and number used.
	21.	Signature of person making report.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 462A.7.
[Filed 9/13/66; amended 7/27/73]
[Filed without Notice 12/12/86—published 12/31/86, effective 2/4/87]
[Filed 11/12/99, Notice 9/8/99—published 12/1/99, effective 1/5/00]