It's the Law: Before Going Out
Enforcement
The boating laws of Vermont are enforced by the
officers of the Vermont State Police, game
wardens, U.S. Coast Guard
officers, and any other authorized peace
officer or law enforcement
officer. The U.S.
Coast Guard also has
enforcement authority
on all federally controlled
waters.
- An operator must
stop his or her vessel
when signalled to do so by an officer wearing an identifying
insignia or by a law enforcement vessel sounding a
siren or flashing a blue light. It is illegal to fail to stop or
to try to elude the officer.
- The officer has the authority to stop and board your
vessel in order to check that you are complying with state
and federal laws.
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