State Boating Laws

U.S. Coast Guard

Boating Safety Resource Center, Welcome to the official website of the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division!

STATE BOATING LAWS

Want to know more about your state's boating laws or how they compare with boating laws in other states? The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators offers this reference guide to promote greater uniformity in state boating laws and to facilitate the enforcement and administration of such laws.

View the NASBLA Boating Law Manual Online, Released 2008.

RESOURCES

Media and Marketing Materials

Members of the press, boating safety specialists and advocates, and the general public are invited to utilize any and all of the media and marketing materials in this section.

Photo Library

The U.S. Coast Guard has provided the Image Library as a resource tool for boating safety specialists, advocates and the general public.

Video Library

The U.S. Coast Guard has provided the Video Library as a resource tool for boating safety specialists, advocates and the general public.

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ABOUT US

The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-5422) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters.

For website questions, concerns and suggestions, please feel free to send us a message. We look forward to your feedback.

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U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
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Last Modified Wednesday April 29, 2009