Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s Life Jacket Laws

According to Rhode Island’s life jacket laws, all boats are required to carry at least one Coast Guard-approved, wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children’s Life Jacket Law I...

Rhode Island’s Boater Education Requirements

Any person born after January 1st, 1986, must successfully complete a Boating Safety Course in order to operate a motorized boat that exceeds 10 horsepower. Anyone who operates a personal watercraft (...

Rhode Island’s Laws for Negligent Boat Operation

It is illegal to operate any boat or to manipulate any waterskis, aquaplane or similar device in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. Fo...

Rhode Island’s Boating Law Enforcement

Boating laws in Rhode Island are enforced by: The Department of Environmental Management. Harbor masters and assistant harbormasters. Police officers authorized to make arrests. Employees of the Depar...