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Accident Reports

Federal law states that if you are involved in a boating accident that includes injury requiring medical treatment, death, disappearance of a person, or property damage of at least $500.00, you are required to stop, identify yourself and your boat, and give help as needed. Additionally, you are required to file an accident report with the responsible local law enforcement agency.

Many states have more stringent laws on reporting accidents - check your state specific information. If in doubt, report the accident.

Boating accidents include; capsizing, crew overboard, collisions, fire, sinking & flooding, explosions and disappearance.

Failure to provide assistance or identify yourself when involved in an accident is a serious offense and can carry a severe fine or even imprisonment.

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