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 Boating Safety Section of the New Mexico State Parks Division at 505-476-3390 or visit the New Mexico State Parks website.
• For federal boating laws, visit the U.S. Coast Guard’s boating safety website.

Information in the manual does not replace what is specifically legal for boating in New Mexico, which is found in New Mexico Statutes (state laws), federal laws, and the New Mexico Administrative Code (state regulations). When you go to boating in another state, you must comply with their state-specific laws and regulations. Know before you go!