Certificate of Number must be carried onboard. Registration numbers and validation decals must be properly displayed on hull of boat.
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The owner of a boat livery shall cause to be kept a record of the name and address of the persin or persons hiring any boat or vessel subject to this code, the registered identification number of such vessel, the departure date and time, and the expected time of return. The record shall be preserved for at least six months.
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No livery boat, except those having a length of 16 feet or less with a depth of 16 inches or less, shall be operated by any person unless there is on board a copy of the rental agreement authorizing such operation which shows the vessel number, the period of time the boat is authorized for use by such operator, and any other pertinent information that the department may require.
At a minimum, a Rental Education Course must consist of a ten minute operator operation familiarization video followed by a renter orientation checklist.
At a minimum, a Rental Education Course must consist of a ten minute operator operation familiarization video followed by a renter orientation checklist. Such video must address the following topics in order to be approved:
(a)Operator responsibility (ethics), courtesy and good judgment on the water;
(b)Safety Equipment;
(c)Navigation Rules;
(d)Aids to navigation; buoys and other waterway markers; and
(e)Identification requirements.
A boat livery may not rent, lease, or let for hire any vessel ten horsepower or more to any person under 16 years of age
The information provided is intended to be general and informative, and should not be interpreted as regulatory, legal, or insurance advice. It does not constitute professional advice from a licensed insurance agent and does not establish an attorney-client or insurer-insured relationship. This information should not replace the counsel of a qualified legal, regulatory, or insurance professional. Always consult with a qualified professional for legal, regulatory, or insurance advice pertaining to your specific circumstances.
The operator must provide assistance to minimize danger caused by the accident and give their name, address, and vessel identification in writing to any injured person and the owner of damaged property.
To report a boat accident in Georgia, reach out to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the local law enforcement agency responsible for the waters where the incident occurred. Depending on the location of the accident, you may need to visit the DNR office or the local law enforcement agency’s office in person.
Accidents must be reported to the department within 48 hours if they result in death within 24 hours, disability for more than 24 hours, the need for medical treatment, or a person disappearing from a vessel. For other reportable accidents, the report must be made within five days.
The report must include details such as the names, addresses, and phone numbers of operators and owners of involved vessels, accident location and conditions, operator details (age, experience, training), and information about injuries, deaths, property damage, and equipment failures.
The operator or the owner of the vessel involved in the accident is responsible for filing the report. If they are incapable, the investigating officer must submit it.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) regularly provides updates on recentchanges in regulation and have overviews of specific requirements for boatrental companies
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