2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft
CHAPTER 21 - EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT
SECTION 50-21-610. Regulations of Division as to construction, equipment, and other safety standards.
(1) The department may promulgate regulations which establish boat construction or associated equipment performance or other safety standards.
(2) In order that boatmen may pass from jurisdiction to jurisdiction in an unhindered manner:
(a) Regulations promulgated by the department which establish any boat construction or associated equipment, performance or other safety standard shall be identical to Federal Regulations for enforcement purposes except that regulations requiring the carrying or using of marine safety articles to meet uniquely hazardous conditions or circumstances within this State may be adopted; and if regulations for such safety articles are not disapproved by the United States Coast Guard, regulations shall not be in conflict with Federal requirements;
(b) Operational regulations and other equipment regulations such as for mufflers shall not be in conflict with Federal requirements.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.41; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1961 (52) 588; 1962 (52) 2186; 1970 (56) 2331; 1971 (57) 2012; 1972 (57) 2791; 1974 (58) 2678; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269.
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