Regulations

 

 


 

View our most current regulations below.

While some regulations have been adopted by the WGF Commission, they are not effective until approved and signed by the Governor and filed at the Secretary of State's Office.  This can take up to 75 days, so please check back to obtain the final version.

Boating

Watercraft Regulation
Chapter 22

This regulation establishes rules governing watercraft registration processes, watercraft safety equipment requirements, provisions for boat races, regattas and water ski tournaments, waterway marking, personal watercraft, and waters on which the operation of certain watercraft is restricted or prohibited.

Watercraft Regulation
Watercraft Regulation Brochure
Additional Boating Information

Aquatic Invasive Species
Chapter 62

This regulation establishes watercraft Aquatic Invasive Species inspections, decontamination procedures, impounding and quarantine procedures, mandatory reporting, and aquatic invasive species decal provisions.

Regulation for Aquatic Invasive Species

 

Regulation for Aquatic Invasive Species - This regulation has been approved and signed by the Commission and the Governor and will go into effect on November 1, 2026.