Mississippi’s boaters must always comply with both federal and state boating laws and must follow any direction given by law enforcement. Learn more about Mississippi boating laws by taking the BOATsmart! Mississippi Course. Mississippi’s boating law authorities you’ll see on the water are:

• • Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Officers.
• • Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Officers.
• • The Coast Guard (on federal waters).
• • Other authorized peace officers.