Question | Data |
Commercial Vessels | |
Does your state/territory regulate commercial vessels on sole state waters? | Yes |
Other, please specify | |
If you answered yes to the previous question, is your agency responsible for enforcing regulations on commercial vessels on sole state waters? | Yes |
Other, please specify |
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If you answered "No" to the previous question, which state agency is responsible? |
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White Water | |
Does your state regulate vessel operation in white water areas? | Yes |
Other, please specify |
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Does your state regulate commercial white water operations? | Other, please specify |
Other, please specify | No "White Water" in Illinois |
Search & Rescue | |
Does your agency have a dive team? | No |
Other, please specify |
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What agency is responsible for Search and Rescue operations? | Local Fire/EMS. The Illinois DNR will assist with sonar/drag equipment/manpower/security |
What agency is responsible for victim recovery? | There is not a set standard. We provide assistance when requested. |
Boating Education Requirements | |
Does your state require mandatory boating safety education for some segment of the population? | Yes |
Who is required to complete a boating education course in your state? | persons at least 12 years old and less than 18 years old, if they wish to operate a motorboat by themselves |
Are only residents of your state required to complete a boating education course? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Education Exemptions | |
Are non-residents exempt from having to take a boating education course in your state? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Are U.S. Coast Guard licensed operators exempt from having to take a boating education course in your state? | Other, please specify |
Other, please specify | older than than the age requirement |
Are any other persons exempt from having to take a boating education course in your state? Please list. | No |
Exams and License/Certificate Issuance | |
Is issuance of a license/certificate dependant upon passing an exam in your state? | Yes |
Other, please specify |
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the passing score in your state? | 80% of a 50 questions exam |
Providers of Education Courses | |
State Agency | X |
US Coast Guard Auxiliary | X |
US Power Squadrons | X |
Public School System | |
Private Company |
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Other, please specify |
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Minors, Powerboats Personal Watercraft | |
Does your state require an adult to be on board when a minor is operating a motor-powered vessel other than a PWC? | Other, please specify |
Other, please specify | if under 12 yr. or if not safety certified |
Does your state require an adult to be on board when a minor is operating a PWC? | Other, please specify |
Other, please specify | if under 12 yr. or if not safety certified |
Minimum Ages for Education Certification | |
Does your state certify minor boaters? | Other, please specify |
Other, please specify | between the age of 12-18yr. old |
What is the minimum age someone can be certified in your state? | 10 years old, but may not operate alone until 12yr |
Does your state have reciprocity for accepting out of state certification of minor boaters if the certification course meets NASBLA's Education Standards? | Yes, valid certificate issued by another state. |
Mandatory Boat Operator Licensing | |
Does your state require mandatory boat operator licensing? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Minimum Ages for Non-PWC Vessels | |
Does your state set a minimum age requirement to operate a motor powered vessel other than a PWC? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the required age and any other details such as horsepower rating. |
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Does your state set any minimum age requirements to operate a PWC? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the requirements. |
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Minimum Ages for Non-Powered Vessels | |
Are there any minimum age requirements in your state to operate non-powered vessels such as sailboats, canoes or kayaks? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the requirements. |
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Education Reciprocity | |
Do you accept out-of-state boating education certificates in your state? | Other, please specify |
Other, please specify | yes, if issued by another state. |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, which type of certificates do you accept? | issued by another state |
Does your state honor NASBLA-approved course reciprocity for non-residents? | Other, please specify |
Other, please specify | if issued by another state |
Wallet-Sized Certificates | |
Does your state issue wallet size boating certificate cards? | Yes |
Other, please specify |
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How long are education certificates/student wallet cards valid in your state? | Life, but only needed between 12-18 yrs old |
Challenge Exams | |
Does your state allow students to take a challenge exam to meet your state boating education requirement? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Online Courses & Proctoring | |
Does your state have any laws in place which expressly prohibit online boating safety courses? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Does your state require boating safety tests to be proctored? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Water Skiing | |
Does your state require an observer to be present when pulling a skier? | Yes |
Other, please specify |
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Does your state require a mirror to be present when pulling a skier? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Does your state prohibit water skiing during any specific time of the day/night? | Yes |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the time(s) when skiing is prohibited. | 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 before sunrise |
Water Skiing | |
Does your state require a skier to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD? | No |
Are self-propelled skis allowed to be used in your state? | Yes |
Does your state require the use of a skier down flag? | No |
Describe any other water skiing restrictions in your state. | There has to be room on boat for skier. The boat must also have a lifejacket for the skier. |
Motorboat Noise | |
Is there a maximum noise level for motorboats in your state? | Yes |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please give the levels and standard used. | SAE J2005 Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice (SAE International) 90 decibles (stationary) 75 decibles (shoreline) 0 to 1 db over (pass) 1 to 2 db (written warning) 2 or more (citation) |
Is there a factory muffling alteration law in your state? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the law? |
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Is boat noise governed by local ordinance in your state? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the local ordinance? |
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Marine Sanitation Devices | |
Does your state prohibit Y-valve through-hull discharge in waters of state jurisdiction? | Yes |
Other, please specify | |
Does your state require Y-valves to be locked/closed in waters of state jurisdiction? | Yes |
Other, please specify |
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Marine Sanitation Devices | |
What are the penalties for misuse or failure to equip a vessel with a Marine Sanitation Device in your state? | Petty Offense ($1,000.00 or less) |
What are the penalties for illegal dumping/discharge of a Marine Sanitation Device in your state? | Pollution (Waterways) Petty Offense (1,000.00 or less) |
Personal Watercraft Operation | |
Does your state require users to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD when operating a PWC? | Yes |
Does your state require PWC rental operators to provide any instruction or education in PWC operation prior to use? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, how much instruction is required? |
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Does your state prohibit PWC operation at any specific times? | Yes |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the times. | Prohibited sunset to sunrise |
Personal Watercrafts and Skiers | |
Does your state allow PWCs to pull water skiers? | Yes |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, are there any restrictions? | PWC must have seat for skier (no overloading) and PWC must have lifejacket onboard for skier if not wearing it... |
Personal Watercraft Restrictions | |
Is there a speed limit specific to PWCs other than slow/no wake zones in your state? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the speed limit. |
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Is PWC operation restricted within any area or zone in your state? | Yes |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the restricted area or zone. | numerous ordinaces on private lakes restrict use of PWC's. We also have numerous areas restricting boating..ie nuclear power plant areas etc... |
Are limitations imposed on wake jumping with PWCs in your state? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe the limitations. |
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Is there a kill switch or safety lanyard requirement for PWCs in your state? | Yes |
Life Jackets | |
Which persons in your state are required to wear a PFD and under what circumstances? | Persons riding on PWC's must wear and children under 13 years of age must wear while boat is under way... |
What are the penalties for violating PFD regulations in your state? | Petty Offense ($75.00)no more than $1,000.00. |
Blood Alcohol Content | |
What is the BAC level at which a person is considered intoxicated in your state? | 0.08 |
Does your state have a lower threshold for BAC for minor boaters? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, what is the BAC level for minors? |
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Boating Under the Influence | |
Does a BUI conviction impact an offender's automobile driving privileges in any way in your state? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, how are their privileges impacted? |
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BUI Saturation Patrols & Checkpoints | |
Are BUI saturation patrols utilized in your state? | Yes |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, how are they used? | District Supervisors organize enforcement details. They are usually conducted on high use weekends or events... |
Are BUI checkpoints utilized in your state? | No |
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, how are they used? |
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Alcohol Testing for BUI | |
Does your state allow blood tests to determine BAC or BUI? | Yes |
Does your state allow breath tests to determine BAC or BUI? | Yes |
Does your state allow urine tests to determine BAC or BUI? | Yes |
Test Usage in Criminal Evidence | |
Blood | X |
Breath | X |
Urine | X |
Field Sobriety Tests | |
Does your state require field sobriety tests to be conducted on shore? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Can refusal of a test be used against a boater in criminal prosecution in your state? | Yes |
Other, please specify |
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Do marine officers utilize random BUI inspections that include boarding the boat in your state? | Yes |
Negligent Operation of a Vessel | |
Does your state allow officers to issue citations for negligent operation of a vessel? | Yes |
Portable BUI Equipment | |
Does your state allow the use of hand held or portable BUI enforcement equipment? | Yes |
Does your state allow the use of hand held or portable BUI enforcement equipment to be used for probable cause? | No |
Does your state allow the use of hand held or portable BUI enforcement equipment to be used for evidentiary purposes? | No |
What percentage of law enforcement officers have access to hand held or portable BUI enforcement equipment in your state? | 50 percent |
Probable Cause | |
Does state law require probable cause for marine officers to stop a vessel? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Does state law require probable cause for marine officers to board a vessel? | No |
Other, please specify |
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Towing Distressed Vessels | |
Do marine officers utilize random safety inspections that include boarding the boat in your state? | Yes |
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