(a) The Department shall issue rules and regulations for all vessels using state waters in accordance with the safety procedures outlined by the United States Coast Guard and present federal law. Every vessel shall be provided with the equipment prescribed by current United States Coast Guard regulations or Department regulations, and any amendments or changes thereto. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel which is not in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Coast Guard or the Department, and any vessel deemed unseaworthy by the Department or its agent shall not be operated on the waters of the State.
(b) The Department may issue regulations for the use, manufacture and sale of vessels to which this subchapter applies, with respect to:
(1) The registration, numbering and marking of undocumented vessels;
(2) Requirements for associated equipment;
(3) Boat and associated equipment standards;
(4) Operating requirements;
(5) Boating safety education; and
(6) Safety patrol and enforcement activity.
(c) The Department shall prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary concerning the reporting and investigation of casualties and accidents, including those vessels otherwise exempted.
23 Del. C. 1953, §§ 2113, 2114; 52 Del. Laws, c. 154, § 4; 54 Del. Laws, c. 135; 57 Del. Laws, c. 739, §§ 107, 108; 59 Del. Laws, c. 576, § 1.
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