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, call:

• Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Boat and Water Safety, at 228-523-4126
• Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks at 601-432-2065

For federal boating laws, visit the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating safety website at www.uscgboating.org.

Information in this manual does not replace what is specifically legal for boating in Mississippi, which is found in the Mississippi Boating Act and in federal laws.