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BOATING KNOWLEDGE BASE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOATING

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Who Enforces The Laws On New York’s Waterways?

Boaters in New York state must always comply with the laws in place and follow any direction given by law enforcement. Learn more about NY’s boating laws by taking the BOATsmart! New York Boating Safety Course. The boating law authorities in New York state are:

Local Harbormasters and Bay Constables.
The Department of Environmental Conservation.
State Park Police.
Your Sheriff’s Department.
Local, County and State Police.
The U.S. Coast Guard (on joint jurisdictional waters)