Boating Regulations And Requirements; Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline; Supplemental Federal, State Or Local Regulations - Chris-Craft 32 Launch (RJ) Owner's Manual

Boating Regulations and Requirements

In the United States, Federal law mandates that as the owner/operator you have a responsibility to
yourself and your passengers to always operate your vessel in a safe manner. As the owner/operator,
you should always check the regulatory procedures and/or requirements for the country of registration
as regulations and responsibilities may changed from country to country.
As the owner/operator, you are responsible for any documentation or registration required. All
undocumented vessels equipped with propulsion machinery must be registered in the State or country
of principal use. A certificate of number is issued upon registering the vessel. These numbers must be
displayed on your vessel. The owner/operator of a vessel must carry a valid certificate whenever the
vessel is in use. In the United States if the vessel is moved to a new State of principal use, the certificate
is valid for 60 days. Some states require all vessels to be numbered. Requirements in other countries
may vary. Some vessels may be documented. The certificate of documentation MUST be on board a
documented vessel at all times.
U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety
Please forward any non-technical questions, concerns or suggestions to the following address for
information regarding:
• Information on boating safety recalls.
• To comment on U.S.C.G. boarding procedures.
• For answers to boating safety questions and for boating safety literature.

Supplemental Federal, State or Local Regulations

It is the owner/operator's responsibility to be aware of any other Federal, State or local regulations that
may be in effect. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Discharge of Oil
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the
navigable waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone if such discharge causes a
film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the water or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath
the surface of the water. Violators are subject to a penalty of $5000.
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Safety And Operations
Commandant (CG-5422)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 Second St. SW Stop 7581
Washington, DC 20593-7581
www.uscgboating.org
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