Mandatory Florida Boating License Requirements According to Florida’s boating license Boat operators in Florida are required to obtain a Boating Safety Education ID Card (commonly referred to as a ‘boating license’) and are required to carry it on board during boat operation. They are also required to carry photo ID on the boat while operating. […]

Hawaii’s Boater Education Requirements According to Hawaii’s boater education requirements, any person operating a motorized boat with an engine that is greater than 10 horsepower must have completed a NASBLA-approved Boater Safety Education Course. They must carry the Boater Education Certificate during boat operation. Hawaii’s Boater Education Exemptions include: Persons with current merchant mariner credentials […]

Boat Registration and Titling Requirements in Hawaii According to Hawaii’s boat registration requirements, to operate a boat in Hawaii, your boat is required to have a Hawaii Certificate of Number and registration stickers. Hawaii’s Boat Registration Exemptions: Human-powered craft (non-motorized). Boats that are 8 feet in length or less and that are propelled by sail […]

Washington’s Boating License Requirements According to Washington’s boating license requirements, all boat operators in Washington are required to obtain and carry a Washington State Boater Education Card (commonly called a Boating License) when operating a motorized boat with an engine of 15 horsepower or greater. This includes operators of personal watercraft (PWCs). A Boating License can […]

According to Washington’s boat registration requiremetns, to operate a boat in Washington, your boat must have a registration card, title and registration decals. You must carry the registration card on the boat whenever the boat is being used. All registered boats must also be titled through the Washington State Department of Licensing. Boat registration expires […]

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 basis, expiring on April 30th, of each year. Upon registering your boat, you will be provided with a Kentucky Certificate of Registration and […]

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 with a Type I, II or III Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) when they are operating on public waters. Treated sewage may […]

Texas’ Muffler and Noise Level Laws Motorized boats in Texas are required to have a factory-type muffler or an exhaust water manifold installed on the engine. Texas’ Waste Disposal Laws In Texas, any boat with a permanently installed Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is required to obtain a MSD certification and display a certification decal if […]

Boating laws in Texas are enforced by: Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement Division. Game Wardens. Marine Safety Enforcement Officers. The Coast Guard (on federal waters). Law enforcement in the state of Texas have the authority to stop and board any boat to ensure they are in compliance with state and federal laws. A person […]

Arizona’s Boat Registration Requirements: Accoring to Arizona’s boat registration requirements, all motorized boats must be registered in order to be legally operated, anchored, or moored on Arizona state waters. Arizona has staggered registration, which is similar to registering a motor vehicle. The color and date on the registration decals indicates when the registration will expire. […]