The operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty--so far as he or she can do so without serious damage to his or her own vessel, crew, and passengers--shall render to other persons affected by the collision, accident, or other casualty any assistance that is practicable and necessary in order to save them from or minimize any danger caused by the incident.
The operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty shall give his or her name, address, and the identification of his or her vessel in writing to any person who was injured during the incident and to the owner of any property damaged by the incident.
The operator of any vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty which results in death, disappearance of person, personal injury that requires medical treatment beyond first aid, or damage to property in excess of $2,000 shall file a full description of the incident with the Division of Natural Resources on West Virginia Boating Accident Report Form MB-3.
An accident report for an incident involving a fatality shall be submitted to the Division within 48 hours of the incident. An accident report in a case involving a reportable injury or property damage shall be submitted to the Division within 10 days of the incident.
An accident report shall be submitted in person or by mail to the Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section, 324 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303.
