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Marine Casualty Reporting
Legal requirement to report accidents involving death, injury, or significant property damage to ...
Read MoreRecreational Boating Statistics
Annual or periodic data on accidents, injuries, and fatalities published by the USCG or state age...
Read MoreBoat License Requirements
State-specific regulations mandating that operators of certain vessels complete a boater educatio...
Read MoreMarine Patrol
State or local law enforcement units patrolling waterways to enforce safety regulations, check re...
Read MoreWaterways with Speed Traps
Sections of water patrolled heavily for speed limit enforcement; consistent violations can result...
Read MoreAbandoned Vessel Laws
Regulations dictating how states handle derelict or sunken boats; owners can face fines or lose t...
Read MoreOnboard Security Cameras
Video systems monitoring activity on the vessel, used to deter theft or monitor passengers. Foota...
Read MoreAlcohol and Boating
Operating under the influence (OUI/BUI) laws prohibit or limit alcohol use while boating; boater ...
Read MoreBoating Under the Influence (BUI)
The offense of operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol or drugs; penalties can include fines...
Read MoreWake-Fishing Conflicts
Disputes when boat wakes disturb anchored anglers or shoreline fishing. Boater ed stresses slow s...
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