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     Ted Lavino Moderator Username: tlavino Post Number: 158 Registered: 01-2006 |
Ric, I have a question regarding the applicability of state boating regulations vs. federal boating regulations in the context of say, Dana Point Harbor, within 3 miles of the CA coast, and say the middle of San Pedro channel. My understanding is that Federal regulations are applicable for all waters navigable from sea, for example the Sacramento River Delta, but not Lake Tahoe. This would include of course Dana Point Harbor. What about CA's regulations in this area? From the ABC's of Safe Boating: "California Boating Law applies to the operation of vessels on all waters within territorial limits, including coastal waters. California law, in general, does not replace the United States Coast Guard and other federal regulations in force on federally navigable waters, but is in general conformity with these laws." Does that mean that for example that if a vessel doesn't have the required life jackets the skipper cold be cited for violations of both Federal and CA regulations? Do you know of any CA regulations applicable to the general boating public that conflict with Federal regulations? |
