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Section 3

BOATING REGULATIONS AND

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is the federal
authority on U.S. coastal and inland waterways,
but state and local regulations may exist that
exceed USCG regulations. The purpose of all of
these regulations is to assist the boating public
and maintain navigational order on waterways.

Many state equipment requirements go beyond
USCG requirements. Contact your state and local
boating authorities for further information.
Equipment requirements for coastal and inland
waters differ. Check with local authorities or the
USCG for further information about coastal water
requirements.

Boating regulations are enforced by USCG, state
and local authorities. You are subject to marine
navigation regulations for both federal and state
waterways. You must comply if enforcement
officers signal you to stop your boat or if they ask
to board your boat.

Many USCG, state and local resources are
available to you. For additional and current
information on regulations, safety and navigation,
contact your local USCG unit or local marine
authority.

See

References and Contact Information on

page 1-3

for a list of resources.

BOAT OWNER /

OPERATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a boat owner/operator, understand and be
aware of USCG federal regulations as well as
state and local regulations where you operate
your boat. Boating regulations include, but are not
limited to, boat regulations, boat equipment
regulations and navigational regulations.

You must have on-board at all times all
mandatory safety and boat equipment as
regulated by the governing authorities. All
equipment must be maintained in proper working
order.

SAFETY

As a boat owner/operator, you are legally
responsible for your safety, the safety of your
passengers and the safety of other boaters. In
addition, you are responsible for the operation
and navigation of your boat under all operating
conditions. Your boat must be in compliance with
USCG safety equipment regulations.

REGISTRATION

The USCG requires that all power boats operated
on the navigable waters of the United States be
currently registered in the state in which they are
principally used. Many states require current
registration in that state whenever boating on
waters within their state boundary. Always contact
your state boating authorities (and authorities in
neighboring states) for registration information on
boats and trailers.

Registration numbers must be current and clearly
displayed on the boat according to the defined
regulations. Registration certificates must be
current and on-board at all times.

State and local authorities may require additional
registration for boating on certain waterways.
Check with state and local authorities for
additional registration information.

For more information visit:

• U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety:

http://www.uscgboating.org

• National Association of State Boating Law:

http://www.nasbla.org