Reckless Boat Operation Laws According to Oregon’s reckless boat operation laws, it is illegal in the state of Oregon to operate a boat in an unsafe or reckless manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property. Examples of ‘unsafe’ boat operation include: Damaging another boat with the wake of your […]

Protecting Oregon’s Marine Environment In order to protect Oregon’s marine environemtn, litter laws are in place to prevent toxic waste from being dumped into the state’s waterways. In Oregon, human waste, as well as kitchen, bath and laundry wastes (often considered gray water) are all considered ‘sewage’. The discharge of any sewage (treated or untreated) […]

Boating and Alcohol Laws Boating and alcohol laws vary from state to state. In Alabama, it is illegal to operate, or be in physical control of any boat, or manipulate any waterskis, aquaplane, or any other marine transportation device on the waters of the state, while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, or […]

Alabama’s Laws for Reckless or Careless Boat Operation It is illegal in the state of Alabama to operate a watercraft in a reckless or careless manner. Reckless Boat Operation A person is guilty of reckless boat operation if they operate any boat, or manipulate any waterskis, aquaplane, or other marine transportation device, upon the waters […]

Florida’s Boating and Alcohol Laws According to Florida’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal in the state of Florida to operate any boat, or to manipulate any waterskis, sailboard or similar device, while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or a combination thereof. In Florida, a person is considered to be under […]

Florida’s Reckless Boat Operation Laws According to Florida’s reckless boat operation regulations, it is illegal to operate a boat in a reckless or negligent manner. Boaters are responsible for operating their boat in a prudent manner. ‘Reckless boat operation’ is defined as operating any boat, or manipulating any waterskis, aquaplane, or similar device, with willful […]

Washington’s Laws for Reckless and Negligent Boat Operation In the state of Washington, it is illegal to operate a boat in a reckless or negligent manner that may endanger the life, safety or property of another person. ‘Reckless’ boat operation is defined as acting carelessly and heedlessly in willful and wanton disregard of the rights, […]

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 may endanger the life or property of any person. The operator of a watercraft will be held responsible for any damage caused by […]

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 device while intoxicated or under the influence of any other substance that impairs one’s driving ability. Accoring to Kentucky’s boating and alcohol laws, […]

Texas’ Laws for Careless, Reckless or Negligent Operation It is illegal in the state of Texas to operate any boat, or to manipulate any waterskis, aquaplane, or similar device in a willfully or wantonly reckless or negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of any person. Examples of reckless or negligent operation include: […]