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Reckless operation of a vessel, water skies or similar device is one of the most serious offenses in Tennessee boating law. Violations are punishable by a fine of $2500 and six months in jail. Additionally, the Coast Guard may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 and imprisonment of one year. Reckless operation is defined as any act which endangers life, limb or property. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf
The owner of a vessel may be responsible for any injury or damage done by his or her vessel whether the owner is present or not. This shall not hold true if the vessel is used without the owner's consent. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf
Unless otherwise marked, all vessels operating within 300 feet of a commercial boat dock must do so at a slow wake speed regardless of whether or not the area is marked by buoys.
"No wake" is defined as a vessel traveling at or below idle speed, or at such speed that the boat or its wake (waves) is not sufficient to cause possible injury or damage to other persons, boats, or property.
- See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf - THIS SHOULD BE ENFORCED AT CFP RAMPS ON WEEKENDS
Engines of all motorized vessels must have an effective muffling system. The noise level of any motorized vessel may not exceed 86 decibels at 50 feet or more. Manufacturers may not sell vessels which do not meet the noise level requirements. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf - INTERESTING ONE FOR THE CIGARETTE BOATS
TWRA officers monitor marine radio channel 17 and can also be contacted through the regional TWRA dispatcher at the toll-free number. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf
TWRA Region 4 Office (East Tennessee)
1-800-332-0900 - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/topic/twra-contact-us#sthash.xhqeaH4n.dpuf
The owner of a vessel may be responsible for any injury or damage done by his or her vessel whether the owner is present or not. This shall not hold true if the vessel is used without the owner's consent. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf
Unless otherwise marked, all vessels operating within 300 feet of a commercial boat dock must do so at a slow wake speed regardless of whether or not the area is marked by buoys.
"No wake" is defined as a vessel traveling at or below idle speed, or at such speed that the boat or its wake (waves) is not sufficient to cause possible injury or damage to other persons, boats, or property.
- See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf - THIS SHOULD BE ENFORCED AT CFP RAMPS ON WEEKENDS
Engines of all motorized vessels must have an effective muffling system. The noise level of any motorized vessel may not exceed 86 decibels at 50 feet or more. Manufacturers may not sell vessels which do not meet the noise level requirements. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf - INTERESTING ONE FOR THE CIGARETTE BOATS
TWRA officers monitor marine radio channel 17 and can also be contacted through the regional TWRA dispatcher at the toll-free number. - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/article/boating-regulations#sthash.aQMy71es.dpuf
TWRA Region 4 Office (East Tennessee)
1-800-332-0900 - See more at: https://www.tn.gov/twra/topic/twra-contact-us#sthash.xhqeaH4n.dpuf
