§ 20.1-13-15 — Declaration of policy and purpose

It is the policy of this state to improve boating safety and to foster greater development, use,
and enjoyment of all the waters of the state by encouraging and assisting participation by the
several political subdivisions of the state, the boating industry, and the boating public in
development of more comprehensive boating safety programs, and by creating more flexible
regulatory authority concerning the use of boats and equipment. It is further declared to be the
policy of the state to encourage greater and continuing uniformity of boating laws and rules as
among the subdivisions of the state, the state, several states, and the federal government; a
higher degree of reciprocity and comity among the several jurisdictions; and closer cooperation
and assistance between the state and the federal government in developing, administering, and
enforcing federal and state laws and rules pertaining to boating safety.