Boating safety requirements are enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard and your local and state agencies. The Coast Guard is the federal regulating authority and has jurisdiction - or law enforcement rights - over recreational boating in U.S. waters. To 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, follow the links below.
Coast Guard Boating Safety Requirements - Law Enforcement Authority
By Ericka Watson, About.com Guide
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- The Coast Guard and Boating Safety Requirements
- Federal Law Enforcement - Coast Guard Jurisdiction
- Coast Guard Boarding Policy
- What to Expect During a Coast Guard Boarding
- Boating While Intoxicated
- Negligent Operation of Your Boat
- Termination of Use
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