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:

• Access the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation website or…
• Contact the County Sheriff or…
• Call the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation at 208-334-4199.

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

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