What to do if you’re Involved in a Boat Accident An operator involved in a boat accident is required to: Stop their boat at the scene of the accident. Render assistance to any person who has bee...

Boating and Alcohol: The Laws Boating and alcohol laws in New Mexico state that it is illegal in the state of New Mexico to operate any boat, or to manipulate any waterskis, surfboard or similar devic...

Reckless Boat Operation in New Mexico Reckless boat operation in New Mexico is illegal. This includes operating any type of boat or to manipulating any waterskis, surfboard or similar device in a care...

New Mexico’s Life Jacket Laws New Mexico’s life jacket laws require that all boats must carry a Coast Guard-approved, wearable lifejacket of proper size for each person on board or being p...

Boat Registration Requirements: Boat registration requirements in New Mexico stipulate that to legally operate a motorized boat in the state of New Mexico, you must obtain and carry a Certificate of N...

Tennessee’s Life Jacket Laws All boats, including canoes and kayaks, must be equipped with one, wearable life jacket for each person on board and for each person being towed on waterskis, etc. Boats...