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	Name:	Capt M Brooks -
	Subject:	Question for Marine Police....
	Date:	5/25/2012 4:42:42 PM

As long as the boat is people-powered and doesn't have a trolling motor or other small outboard, then no registration or operator license is required. However, a personal flotation device (USCG-approved and fitted for that particular individual) must be on board for each person on the boat. Children under 8 must wear their PFDs. If you are going to be out after sunset (which we do not recommend for paddle boats), you are required to have a flashlight or lantern on board that can be displayed in time to avoid a collision. Our BUI laws apply to ALL marine transportation devices, powered or non-powered (and even to water skis). I have seen a person arrested and convicted for BUI on such a boat, though it's rare. One recommendation I would make for owners of these types of boats (because we get a lot of calls when they drift away, are blown away in a storm or even taken by someone else) is to scratch or inscribe some sort of identifying number or information in an inconspicuous place in case it gets lost or stolen. Most of our fines for equipment violations are $50.00. However, court costs can usually run in the neighborhood of $125-150.00.