Exclusion Areas

Zones permanently or temporarily closed to boat traffic due to safety, security, or environmental reasons (e.g., near dams, private docks); often marked by “keep out” buoys.

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State Regulations

Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...

Overboard Discharge Rules

Laws prohibiting the dumping of trash, oil, or sewage directly into waterways; states and the USC...

Non-Lateral Markers

Regulatory buoys showing information like “No Wake,” “Swim Area,” “Keep Out,” or “Speed Limit”; i...

Homeland Security Restrictions

Certain areas near dams, power plants, or military bases may be off-limits or heavily regulated f...

Maritime Trespassing Rules

Entering private marinas, docks, or restricted waters without permission can lead to legal action...

Fireworks on Water

Special events where fireworks are launched from barges or near water. Boater education recommend...

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