Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
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Be sure to stay abreast of new boating laws and requirements.

• For state boating law information, contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at 1-888-646-6367 or visit www.dnr.state.mn.us.
• For federal boating laws, visit the U.S. Coast Guard's boating safety website.

Information in this manual does not replace the legal requirements for boating in Minnesota, which is found in Minnesota statutes and rules and federal laws. See the Minnesota Boating Guide for more information.