Boating Laws in the USA

Oklahoma’s Boat Registration Requirements

In order to legally operate a motorized boat or sailboat in the state of Oklahoma, you must obtain a Certificate of Registration and validation decals. The Certificate of Registration must be carried ...

Oklahoma’s Life Jacket and Boat Equipment Laws

According to Oklahoma’s life jacket laws, all boat types are required to carry one, Coast Guard-approved, wearable life jacket in good and serviceable condition for each person on board. Childre...

Oklahoma’s Boating License Requirements

Boating License Requirements According to Oklahoma’s boating license requirements, it is illegal for a child under 12 years of age to operate or be permitted to operate a boat or a personal wate...

Oklahoma’s Laws for Negligent Boat Operation

According to Oklahoma’s laws for negligent boat operation, no person shall operate, manipulate or give permission to any person to operate or manipulate any boat, parasails, water skis, surfboar...

Oklahoma’s Boating and Alcohol Laws

Boating and Alcohol: The Laws According to Oklahoma’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal to lease or otherwise give permission to another person to operate any boat on any waters, except pr...

Oklahoma’s Boat Accident Reporting Requirements

The operator of a boat involved in a boat accident is required to: Stop their boat at the scene. Render assistance to any person who has been injured or who is in danger so long as they can do so with...

Idaho’s Boat Registration Requirements

Boat Registration Requirements in Idaho According to Idaho’s boat registration requirements, you must obtain a Certificate of Number and validation stickers to legally operate a boat within the ...

Idaho’s Boater Education Requirements

According to Idaho’s boater education requirements, there is no law specifying a minimum age to operate a vessel. All operators must be competent and are held responsible for knowing the navigat...

Idaho’s Laws for Negligent Boat Operation

Negligent Boat Operation is: The failure to exercise the care necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of others. In Idaho, these dangerous operating practices are illegal: Boating in an ...