[§200-28]  Duty of operator involved in, andat the scene of, a boating accident; limitations on liability.  (a)  Anoperator involved in a boating accident, if and so far as the operator can doso without serious danger to the operator's own vessel, or person aboard, shallrender such assistance as may be practicable and necessary to other persons andany property in order to save them from danger caused by the accident.  Theoperator shall also make every reasonable effort to identify oneself by givingthe operator's name and address and the identification of the vessel theoperator was operating to:

(1)  All persons injured;

(2)  All owners of properties damaged; and

(3)  All operators of other vessels involved in theaccident.

It shall further be the operator's duty toreasonably cooperate with all duly authorized personnel of governmentalagencies investigating the accident.

(b)  Any person who renders assistance incompliance with subsection (a) and any person who in good faith withoutremuneration or expectation of remuneration renders assistance at the scene ofa vessel collision, accident, or other casualty without objection of any personassisted, shall not be liable for any civil damages resulting from the person'sacts or omissions in providing or arranging towage, medical treatment, or otherassistance, except for damages as may result from the person's gross negligenceor wanton acts or omissions. [L 1991, c 272, pt of §2]