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Do Mississippi’s Boaters Need a Boating License?

Yes. If you were born after June 30, 1980 and are operating a motorized boat, you must have a Mississippi boating license and it must be carried on board the boat during operation. There are some gr...

Who Enforces Mississippi’s Boating Laws?

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 th...

Can I Drink Alcohol While Boating In Mississippi?

In Mississippi it is illegal to operate any boat powered by an engine or more than 25hp, or personal watercraft (PWC) while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or other illegal che...