Marine Patrol
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Marine Casualty Reporting
Legal requirement to report accidents involving death, injury, or significant property damage to ...
Read MoreState Boating Agency
A generic term for the official entity in each state overseeing boating laws, licenses, and enfor...
Read MoreRecreational Boating Statistics
Annual or periodic data on accidents, injuries, and fatalities published by the USCG or state age...
Read MoreFederal Regulations
Boating rules set by the US Coast Guard or other federal entities (e.g., EPA for marine pollution...
Read MoreNavigation Rules
The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...
Read MoreWaterways with Speed Traps
Sections of water patrolled heavily for speed limit enforcement; consistent violations can result...
Read MoreDisciplinary Actions
Official penalties for violating boating laws (e.g., fines, license suspension, vessel impoundmen...
Read MoreDisciplinary Actions (Placeholder)
(To appear in Part 4) Penalties or corrective measures taken by state agencies or the Coast Guard...
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 MoreTow to Shore Services
Commercial assistance (e.g., Sea Tow, TowBoatUS) that rescues disabled boats; having membership c...
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