Chapter 4: The Legal Requirements of Boating
Summary

You've completed the material of Chapter 4 of the online boating safety course!

You should now:

Know which vessels need to be registered and how to do so
Be able to correctly place certificate numbers and validation decals on a vessel
Know where to find the HIN number
Know the age restrictions on operation
Be able to list the unlawful behaviors that should be avoided when operating a vessel
Be able to explain the dangers of consuming alcohol or drugs while boating and the penalties for doing so
Be able to identify classifications and uses of personal flotation devices (life jackets) and state the legal requirements
Know the legal requirements for fire extinguishers, backfire flame arrestors, ventilation systems and mufflers
Know the legal navigation light requirements
Know the legal requirements for visual distress signals and sound producing devices
Know requirements for other equipment such as diver down flags or state-required equipment
Understand the legal requirements specific to PWC
Know the legal requirements for towing a skier with a vessel
Understand how to properly dispose of waste, oil and trash and properly use MSDs
Know when and how to report a boating accident.