Kamper, you would be right in coast guard controlled waters but NH has a stricter rule.
Rule 25 in part:
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A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this rule for sailing vessels, but if she does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
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Gavia, there is no provision to allow dark running near shore, two wrongs...