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Part 1: Registering your Watercraft
Motorboat Certificate of Number Required
Exempt Motorboats
Registration Fees for Watercraft
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Decal Fees
Measuring Your Watercraft
Placement of Number and Registration Decal on Watercraft
Aquatic Invasive Species Program Inspection Information
Draining and Transporting Watercraft
Decal Placement Information
Part 2: Important Information
Rules of The Nautical Road
Responsibilities Between Vessels
Under What Circumstances Must I Report a Boating Accident?
When and to Whom do I Report the Accident?
Accident Report Information to Federal Government
Age of Operator of Motorboat
Buoys and Markers; Operation in Marked Restricted
Areas Prohibited; Exceptions
Uniform State Waterway Marking System and Diving Flags
Watercraft Handling and Safety Home Study Course
Motorboat Pulling Skier to be Occupied by at Least 2 Persons;
Hours of Operation; Use of Care; Exceptions
Operation of Watercraft by Intoxicated or Drugged
Person Prohibited
Operation of Watercraft By a Person Under Disability Prohibited
Overloading Prohibited
Overpowered Watercraft Prohibited; Horsepower
Rating Plates; Mufflers Required
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Renewal of Certificate of Number/Registration
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Races, Regattas and Tournaments
Riding on Gunwales or Bow Decking Prohibited; Exceptions
River Floaters
Who Can Enforce Watercraft Laws
Statutory Definitions of Terms and Phrases
Watercraft Safety Equipment Requirements
Chapter 22: Watercraft Regulations
Section 1. Authority
Section 2. Regulation
Section 3. Definitions
Section 4. Motorized Watercraft Registration and Numbers
Section 5. Watercraft Safety Equipment Requirements
Section 6. Boat Races, Regattas and Water Ski Tournaments
Section 7. Waterway Marking System
Section 8. Personal Watercraft
Section 9. Waters on Which the Operation of Watercraft is
Restricted or Prohibited
Chapter 62: Regulations for Aquatic Invasive Species
Section 1. Authority
Section 2. Definitions
Section 3. Draining and Cleaning Watercraft and Conveyances
Section 4. Inspection and Decontamination
Section 5. Impoundment and Quarantine
Section 6. Mandatory Reporting of Aquatic Invasive Species
Section 7. Aquatic Invasive Species Program Decal
Part 5: Important Information for Illegal Fish Transport
Know Before You Go
General Watercraft Safety Information
Personal Flotation Devices
Safety Equipment Required
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AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
Inspection and Program Decal
Required (See pages 5 and 14)
WEAR IT WYOMING
Wear your lifejacket at all times. Boat safe and
sober. Complete boater education online.
THE WYOMING GAME AND FISH COMMISSION AND THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ARE PARTNERS IN WATERCRAFT SAFETY.
RENEW YOUR WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION ONLINE
https://wgfd.wyo.gov/
NEW AND UPDATED REQUIREMENTS
Information regarding new and updated requirements for fire extinguishers and engine cut-off
switches can be found on in Chapter 22, section 5, subsections g and h starting on page 11.
DISCLAIMER: The following sections are a condensed summary of applicable watercraft laws and other important information. This summary is in no
way intended to alter the content or statutory intent of those laws. If you have any questions regarding the precise language, you can view a copy
of State Statutes (Titles 31 and 41) and Wyoming Game and Fish Commission(Commission) Regulations, available at the Cheyenne Headquarters,
Department Regional Offices, the Department website, or consult the following websites: http://sos.wyo.gov or http://wyoleg.gov.
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2024 Watercraft Regulations

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