If you operate a motorized boat powered by an engine of 10hp or greater and you’re between the ages of 12-17, the state of Kentucky requires you to obtain and carry a Kentucky Boating License on...

Kentucky boat accident reporting requirements state that a boat operator involved in an accident is required to: Stop their boat at the scene. Render assistance to any person who has been injured or w...

Who Needs a Boating License? A boating license is not required in the state of Kentucky for any person who is 18 years of age or older. However any person who is 12-17 years of age is required to comp...

Kentucky’s Life Jacket Laws Kentucky’s life jacket laws state that all boats must carry a Coast Guard-approved, Type I, II, or III life jacket for each passenger on board. Boats that are 16 fe...

Boat Registration Requirements in Kentucky To legally operate a motorized boat in Kentucky, the boat must be registered. Boats are registered at the County Clerk’s office and are valid on a yearly b...

Litter Laws in Kentucky Accoring to Kentucky state litter laws, it is illegal to discharge raw sewage into any public waters. All boats that are equipped with a marine toilet must also be equipped wit...

Negligent Boat Operation Laws in Kentucky Negligent boat operation is illegal in kentucky. According to state laws, it is illegal to operate a boat in a reckless, negligent, or dangerous manner which ...

Boating and Alcohol Laws in Kentucky Boating and alcohol laws: It is against the law to operate a boat or vessel including a personal watercraft (PWC), manipulate waterskis, surfboard or other similar...