U.S. Coast Guard Regulations
All boaters should know and comply with federal and state boating safety regulations and the Coast Guard Navigation Rules. Use the resources here to learn about state and federal boating safety requirements and the authority of the Coast Guard to board and inspect your boat, what safety equipment is required to pass the inspection, and the Coast Guard Navigation Rules.
Federal Boating Safety Laws
The U.S. Coast Guard is the federal regulating agency for recreational boats. As such, the Coast Guard issues boating safety recommendations and ensures the proper compliance with federal boating safety laws and equipment requirements. Here is a guide to the federal boating laws enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard: http://www.uscgboating.org.
Coast Guard Law Enforcement Authority
Learn about federal boating safety requirements and the authority of the Coast Guard to board your vessel, issue citations, terminate your voyage, and charge you with negligence, gross negligence or boating while intoxicated: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg531/.
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