Mississippi Boating Regulations and Requirements

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United States Coast Guard
Federal laws
Equipment requirements
Safety recommendations
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries
and Parks (MDWFP) 
www.mdwfp.com
 Additional equipment requirements
 Educational requirements
 Registration Certificate of Numbers
 
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Hull Identification Numbers
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A unique 12-digit alpha-numeric number
Engraved or on plaque on transom
Required for Mississippi boat registration
 
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Registration
 
  Sailboats and undocumented vessels
equipped with propulsion machinery
  Owner of vessel required to be registered
has 10 days from acquisition to do
  Fees vary from $10.20 for vessels less
than 16 feet to $47.40 for over 40 feet
  Registration includes the Certificate of
Number and two “Validating Decals”
 
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Registration
 
Validating Decals are issued for calendar years,
valid for three years, show expiration date
Registration required if boating on Mississippi
waters more than 60 days
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Titling boats and engines is optional
 
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Registration
 
Number must be painted, decaled or otherwise
affixed to forward half of each side of  the boat
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Who May Operate A Vessel
 
All persons born after June 30, 1980 must have passed
a boating education course approved by MDWFP to
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The boating education certificate must be carried
onboard the boat whenever it is operated by someone
required to have a certificate
 
To operate a boat or PWC, a person under the age of 12
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accompanied onboard by someone who is at least 21
 
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Boat Rentals
 
    Owner must prominently display regulations
    Renter must read and understand MDMR
 
boating rules and regulations
    Regulations included on contract and signed
 
by renter and owner.
All persons on PWC rental must wear PFD
Persons under 13 on other boat must wear PFD
PWC and similar boats must have and connect
lanyard type engine cutoff switch to operator
 
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Operating at excessive speed within 100
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Jumping or attempting to jump the wake of
another vessel, within 100 feet of the boat
Weaving through congested traffic
Speeding in restricted or no-wake areas
 
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Operating in restricted areas
 
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Within 100 feet adjacent to public harbor/marina
 
Within 100 feet of public boat launching ramp facility
 
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Same procedure for change or removal of existing zone
 
    Temporary Emergency No Wake Zone
 
Established by Executive Director when imminent peril
 
to public health established.  Rescinded when safe.
 
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Operating vessel or PWC in a manner that
endangers the life, limb, or property of any
person, including the operator
Bow riding, or allowing a person to ride any
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Watercraft is motorized vessel with over 24
horsepower engine (boats and PWC)
Use causes impaired balance, blurred
vision, poor coordination, and impaired
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Public waters are waters over which
Mississippi has jurisdiction
 
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1
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 conviction - $250 to $1000 and 24
 
hours in jail and complete Boating
 
Safety course
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 conviction (in 5 years) $600 - $1000
 
and jail 2 – 365 days or community
 
service.  Not operate boat for 1 year.
3
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 conviction (in 5 years) $800 - $1000
 
and prison for 30 days to 1 year.  Not
 
operate boat for 2 years.
 
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Life Jacket Requirements
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Boat length determines number / size
USCG Approved Type B required onboard
Permanently installed fuel tanks
Closed Storage compartments where flammable
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Closed living spaces
Closed compartments under seats where
portable fuel tanks are stored
 
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Required on gasoline engines
installed after April 25, 1940
 
Backfire
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Natural and Powered
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Required on gasoline powered boats
Powered ventilation on boats built
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Natural ventilation for boats built
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Run vent for at least 4 minutes
 
then sniff bilge before starting
 
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Non-motorized over 26 feet require day VDS
 
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Boats less than 40 feet are required to
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Athletic whistles not acceptable 40 feet plus
 
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Avoid placing flag / diving in areas already
occupied by boaters or n
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Red flag with white stripe marks location
of divers. Good practice to avoid by 100
yards.
 
Diving/Snorkeling Flags
 
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Requirements
Specific To PWC
 
Education Certificate
Certificate of Numbers
Impact PFD required
Lanyard required from
 
operator to engine cutoff switch
No operations between sunset and sunrise
unless equipped with navigation lights
 
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PWC (cont’d)
 
Not operated at excessive speed within 100’
of another vessel unless overtaking or
crossing when complying with Rules
May not jump, or attempt to jump the wake
within 100’ of another boat
May not follow within 100’ of a water skier
 
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No skiing or towing between sunset and
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Observer older than 10 years required
PWC must be rated for 3 persons / observer
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   Trailer boaters should remove visible mud, plants, fish or
 
animals from boats and trailers at ramp, prior to
 
transport to another body of water.
   Scrape any mussels from boat or outdrive, and flush hull,
 
bilges & water holding compartments with hot water
 
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To prevent the spread of non-native fish and
mollusks in our waterways, boaters should
follow these simple rules:
 
Aquatic Nuisances
 
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    Pump fresh water through engines before leaving
 
the area.
    Empty water out of kayaks, canoes, rafts, etc.
    Let boat, PWC's, trailer and equipment dry for at
 
least 5 days.
    Learn about Lionfish, Asian Tiger Shrimp, Giant
 
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waters.
 
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Mississippi recreational boaters enjoy agreements.
Review: 
www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating/public-
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  that recognizes your
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AL – On Pickwick and Aliceville Lakes
 
AR – On the Mississippi, St. Francis, White and
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LA – On Mississippi, Pearl and East Pearl Rivers
 
TN – On Pickwick Lake
 
 
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Render assistance and remain on scene until
medical assistance provided to injured
Report accidents north of I-10 to MDWFP
and south to DMR
Report form must be filed within 48 hours
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(form – www.dmr.ms.com)
 
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Mississippi Department of Wildlife,
Fisheries and Parks Officers
Mississippi Department of Marine
Resources Officers
USCG Officers (and on Federal waters)
Authorized Peace and Law Enforcement
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May stop and board to check compliance
 
Enforcement
 
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Chapter 2 Section 8 State & Local Regulations

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  1. Americas Boating Course 3rdEdition State & Local Regulations Chapter 2 Section 8 MISSISSIPPI 1 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  2. Legal Responsibility Legal Responsibility United States Coast Guard Federal laws Equipment requirements Safety recommendations Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) www.mdwfp.com Additional equipment requirements Educational requirements Registration Certificate of Numbers 2 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  3. Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) A unique 12-digit alpha-numeric number Engraved or on plaque on transom Required for Mississippi boat registration 3 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  4. Registration Sailboats and undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery Owner of vessel required to be registered has 10 days from acquisition to do Fees vary from $10.20 for vessels less than 16 feet to $47.40 for over 40 feet Registration includes the Certificate of Number and two Validating Decals 4 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  5. Registration Validating Decals are issued for calendar years, valid for three years, show expiration date Registration required if boating on Mississippi waters more than 60 days Certificate of Numbers card must be aboard In-state moves or if lost or stolen, notify MDWFP within 15 days Titling boats and engines is optional 5 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  6. Registration Number must be painted, decaled or otherwise affixed to forward half of each side of the boat The number is read from left to right, shall be BLOCK letters and not less than 3 inches tall, in contrasting color to hull and clearly visible MI-1234-YZ or MI 1234 YZ The Validating Decals are placed preceding the prefix letters, within 6 inches of MI 6 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  7. Who May Operate A Vessel All persons born after June 30, 1980 must have passed a boating education course approved by MDWFP to legally operate a boat. The boating education certificate must be carried onboard the boat whenever it is operated by someone required to have a certificate To operate a boat or PWC, a person under the age of 12 with a Mississippi boating education certificate must be accompanied onboard by someone who is at least 21 7 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  8. Boat Rentals Owner must prominently display regulations Renter must read and understand MDMR boating rules and regulations Regulations included on contract and signed by renter and owner. All persons on PWC rental must wear PFD Persons under 13 on other boat must wear PFD PWC and similar boats must have and connect lanyard type engine cutoff switch to operator 8 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  9. Negligent / Reckless Operation Operating at excessive speed within 100 feet of another occupied vessel except overtaking and crossing situations Jumping or attempting to jump the wake of another vessel, within 100 feet of the boat Weaving through congested traffic Speeding in restricted or no-wake areas 9 Come for the boating education Stay for the friendsOperating in restricted areas

  10. Negligent / Reckless Operation Designated No Wake Zones Within 100 feet adjacent to public harbor/marina Within 100 feet of public boat launching ramp facility Specific No Wake Zones Based on need established by citizens, approved and implemented by MDMR Same procedure for change or removal of existing zone Temporary Emergency No Wake Zone Established by Executive Director when imminent peril to public health established. Rescinded when safe. 10 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  11. Negligent / Reckless Operation Operating vessel or PWC in a manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of any person, including the operator Bow riding, or allowing a person to ride any place on the vessel where there is a potential risk of injury (bow decks, swim platform, gunwales, other than normal seat Operator visibility obscured due passenger positioning 11 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  12. Alcohol and Drugs Alcohol and Drugs Operating watercraft in Mississippi is consent to testing for the purpose of determining alcohol content of their blood Watercraft is motorized vessel with over 24 horsepower engine (boats and PWC) Use causes impaired balance, blurred vision, poor coordination, and impaired judgment Public waters are waters over which Mississippi has jurisdiction 12 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  13. Alcohol and Drugs 1st conviction - $250 to $1000 and 24 hours in jail and complete Boating Safety course 2nd conviction (in 5 years) $600 - $1000 and jail 2 365 days or community service. Not operate boat for 1 year. 3rd conviction (in 5 years) $800 - $1000 and prison for 30 days to 1 year. Not operate boat for 2 years. 13 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  14. Its The LAW CMR Title 22 Part 10 All vessels on Mississippi marine waters (including personal watercraft (PWC)) are required to have a clearly marked closed container for the proper disposal of waste, trash and other garbage. Throwing trash overboard is punishable with a fine of up to $500 for the first offence and up to $10,000 for the second offence. A marine litter sticker must be posted onboard vessels in marine waters in passenger s plain view. 14 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  15. Environmental Protection Placard required on ALL vessels in plain view of passengers it is the law 15 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  16. Life Jacket Requirements (personal floatation device PFD) ALL with a USCG approved PFD labeled for intended boating, correct size, serviceable One readily accessible throwable floatation aid on boats 16 feet and longer Children under 13 must wear PFD on boat less than 26 feet Allbeing towed, and those on PWC s must wear (check impact rating for high speeds) Must have onboard all motorized and non- motorized vessels (kayaks, canoes, sail / paddleboards) Come for the boating education Stay for the friends 16

  17. Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers Boat length determines number / size USCG Approved Type B required onboard Permanently installed fuel tanks Closed Storage compartments where flammable liquids are stored Closed living spaces Closed compartments under seats where portable fuel tanks are stored 17 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  18. Backfire Flame Arrestor Required on gasoline engines installed after April 25, 1940 18 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  19. Natural and Powered Ventilation Required on gasoline powered boats Powered ventilation on boats built after 31 July 1980 Natural ventilation for boats built before 1 August 1980 Run vent for at least 4 minutes then sniff bilge before starting 19 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  20. Lights Sail and Power Minimum of lantern or flashlight on ALL Sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility Determine stand-on or give-way status Used to avoid collision and determine size 20 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  21. Lights Human Powered Less than 23 feet, under oars 21 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  22. Visual Visual Distress Signals ( Signals (VDS) ) Required on all boats operating between sunset and sunrise Boats larger than 16 feet additionally must be equipped with VDS at all times Non-motorized over 26 feet require day VDS OR Service life: 42 Months 22 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  23. Sound Producing Devices ALL boats must carry a sound producing device, e.g., whistle, bell, horn, etc. Boats less than 40 feet are required to make an efficient sound to signal position in reduced visibility Athletic whistles not acceptable 40 feet plus 23 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  24. Diving/Snorkeling Flags Avoid placing flag / diving in areas already occupied by boaters or narrow channels Red flag with white stripe marks location of divers. Good practice to avoid by 100 yards. 24 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  25. Requirements Specific To PWC Education Certificate Certificate of Numbers Impact PFD required Lanyard required from operator to engine cutoff switch No operations between sunset and sunrise unless equipped with navigation lights 25 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  26. PWC (contd) Not operated at excessive speed within 100 of another vessel unless overtaking or crossing when complying with Rules May not jump, or attempt to jump the wake within 100 of another boat May not follow within 100 of a water skier 26 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  27. Towing Requirements Towing Requirements Boat Or PWC Boat Or PWC No skiing or towing between sunset and sunrise Observer older than 10 years required PWC must be rated for 3 persons / observer required 27 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  28. Aquatic Nuisances To prevent the spread of non-native fish and mollusks in our waterways, boaters should follow these simple rules: Trailer boaters should remove visible mud, plants, fish or animals from boats and trailers at ramp, prior to transport to another body of water. Scrape any mussels from boat or outdrive, and flush hull, bilges & water holding compartments with hot water (at least 120 F). Do not release plants or fish, including bait, into a body of water unless it came out of that same body of water. 28 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  29. Aquatic Nuisances Pump fresh water through engines before leaving the area. Empty water out of kayaks, canoes, rafts, etc. Let boat, PWC's, trailer and equipment dry for at least 5 days. Learn about Lionfish, Asian Tiger Shrimp, Giant Apple Snails and Salvinia in MS waters. 29 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  30. Float Plan Always file a float plan with a responsible person. Include intended destination, names of those aboard, time to return and description of the boat. Always provide USCG approved life jackets appropriate for the boating event, fit and adjust to each person, and wear. 30 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  31. ReciprocalAgreements Mississippi recreational boaters enjoy agreements. Review: www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating/public- waters/reciprocal-agreement that recognizes your fishing license AL On Pickwick and Aliceville Lakes AR On the Mississippi, St. Francis, White and Arkansas Rivers LA On Mississippi, Pearl and East Pearl Rivers TN On Pickwick Lake 31 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  32. Accidents Render assistance and remain on scene until medical assistance provided to injured Report accidents north of I-10 to MDWFP and south to DMR Report form must be filed within 48 hours for death and 5 days for - injury/incapacitated over 24 hours damage is over $100 (form www.dmr.ms.com) 32 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  33. Enforcement Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Officers Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Officers USCG Officers (and on Federal waters) Authorized Peace and Law Enforcement Officers May stop and board to check compliance 33 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

  34. End Chapter 2 34 Come for the boating education Stay for the friends

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