Liveaboard Regulations


Rules governing those who reside on their boats, including marine sanitation, docking time limits, and electrical hookups; vary by state and marina.

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State Boating Agency

A generic term for the official entity in each state overseeing boating laws, licenses, and enfor...

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Federal Regulations

Boating rules set by the US Coast Guard or other federal entities (e.g., EPA for marine pollution...

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Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)

On-board equipment for handling sewage; must meet state or federal pollution regulations (Type I,...

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Marina Contract

An agreement for docking or mooring a boat at a marina, often including rules on slip assignment,...

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