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This edition brings the Guide up to date through February 1, 2022. It cannot, of course, answer every conceivable question that may arise, but it provides answers to some of the more frequent inquiries.  \nThe North Carolina Boating law applies to all public waters within the territorial limits of the State, to the marginal sea adjacent to the State and to the high seas when navigated as a part of a journey or ride to or from the shore of this State. This includes all streams, rivers, lakes and sounds within or bordering the State, but it does not include private ponds as defined in G.S. 113 129. Private ponds are generally small impoundments that lie wholly on the land of one owner and into which and from which fish cannot enter or escape.  \nVessels operating on waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States are subject to Federal Boating laws as well as State laws.  \nFor information regarding Federal boating requirements, such as visual distress signals and marine sanitation devices contact:  \nFifth Coast Guard District  \nFederal Building  \n431 Crawford Street  \nPortsmouth, Virginia 23705  \n(757) 398 6390  \nStay current with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on the web:  \n[www.ncwildlife.org](www.ncwildlife.org)  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS February 1, 2022  \nDISPLAY OF NUMBER AND DECAL......................... 4  \nReciprocity .......................................... 4  \nBOATING SAFETY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT .............. 5  \nREQUIRED EQUIPMENT.................................. 5  \nClasses of Vessels..................................... 5  \nPersonal Flotation Devices (PFD) ......................... 6  \nRecreational Vessels ................................... 6  \nCommercial Vessels ................................... 6  \nTypes of Personal Flotation Devices ........................ 7  \nFire Extinguishers ..................................... 8  \nSound producing Devices .............................. 9  \nFlame Arrestors ...................................... 9  \nVentilation ........................................... 9  \nExhaust Mufflers...................................... 9  \nINLAND LIGHTING RULES ............................... 10  \nNavigation Lights .................................... 10  \nVessels Less Than 12 Meters (39.4 ft.) In Length .............. 11  \nVessels 12 Meters but Less than 20 Meters (65.6 ft.) in Length..... 11  \nVessel at Anchor .................................... 11  \nExceptions: ......................................... 11  \n1. Row or Paddle Boat and Small Sailboats: ................. 11  \n2. Vessels of 10 Horsepower or Less: ...................... 11  \nOPERATION OF VESSELS ............................... 12  \nDefinition of Underway ............................... 12  \nSpeed Limits ........................................ 12  \nBoating and Fishing Access Areas ...................... 12  \nReckless Operation ................................... 12  \nAlcohol and Drugs ................................... 12  \nLaw Enforcement Vessels ............................. 12  \nBoat Races and Regattas .............................. 12  \nPERSONAL WATERCRAFT............................... 13  \nMinimum Age To Operate ............................. 13  \nPersonal Flotation Devices and Safety Equipment ......... 13  \nTowing Skiers ....................................... 14  \nReckless Operation ................................... 14  \nOther Operating Restrictions ........................... 14  \nRenting Personal Watercraft ........................... 14  \nWATER SKIING ........................................ 15  \nWater Skiing Signals ................................. 15  \nSkin and Scuba Divers ................................ 16  \nBOATING ACCIDENTS ........................","cbCailtL0Byu6AX4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailtL0Byu6AX4","pdf",745441,24,"English","# Display of Number and Decal\n# Boating Safety Education Requirement\n# Required Equipment\n# Inland Lighting Rules\n# Operation of Vessels\n# Personal Watercraft\n# Water Skiing\n# Skin and Scuba Divers\n# Boating Accidents\n# Littering\n# Uniform Waterway Markers\n# Rules of the Road\n# Carrying Passengers for Hire\n# Local Regulations","[{\"question\":\"What waters are covered by North Carolina boating laws?\",\"answer\":\"North Carolina boating law applies to all public waters within the State’s territorial limits, the marginal sea adjacent to the State, and the high seas when navigated as part of a journey to or from the State shore. 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