75A-6.1. Navigation rules.
(a) Every vessel operated on the waters of this State that is required to obtain an identification number pursuant to this Chapter, has a valid marine document issued by the federal Bureau of Customs or any federal agency successor to it, or issued pursuant to a federally approved numbering system of another state shall comply with the navigation rules, including requirements for navigational lights, sound-signaling devices, and other equipment, contained in the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980, codified as amended at 33 U.S.C. 2001-2038, 2071-2073 (1993) and rules adopted pursuant thereto, see 33 C.F.R. Part 84 (1992).
(b) The Commission is responsible for the enforcement of the rules specified in subsection (a) of this section. The rules specified in subsection (a) of this section are also enforceable by all peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.
(c) Violation of any rule governing navigational lighting adopted by the Commission shall constitute an infraction as provided in G.S. 14-3.1. (1993, c. 361, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 44; 2006-185, s. 1; 2013-360, s. 18B.15(a); 2013-380, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 75A - Boating and Water Safety
Article 1 - Boating Safety Act.
§ 75A-1 - Declaration of policy.
§ 75A-4 - Identification numbers required.
§ 75A-5.2 - (Effective until July 1, 2023) Vessel agents.
§ 75A-6 - Classification; rules.
§ 75A-7 - Exemption from numbering requirements.
§ 75A-10.1 - Family purpose doctrine applicable.
§ 75A-10.2 - Proof of ownership of a vessel.
§ 75A-10.3 - Death or serious injury by impaired boating; repeat offenses.
§ 75A-11 - Duty of operator involved in collision, accident, casualty, or other occurrence.
§ 75A-12 - Furnishing information to agency of United States.
§ 75A-13 - Water skis, surfboards, etc.
§ 75A-13.1 - Skin and scuba divers.
§ 75A-13.3 - Personal watercraft.
§ 75A-14.1 - Lake Norman No-Wake Zone.
§ 75A-14.2 - Temporary waiver of enforcement of no-wake zones.
§ 75A-15 - Rules on water safety; adoption of the United States Aids to Navigation System.
§ 75A-16.1 - Boating safety course.
§ 75A-16.2 - Boating safety education required.
§ 75A-17 - Enforcement of Chapter.
§ 75A-19 - Operation of vessels by manufacturers, dealers, etc.