3680 Department of Boating & Waterways
Program Descriptions

20 - BOATING OPERATIONS

The Boating Operations programs work to ensure safe and enjoyable boating on California waters. Program activities include promoting boating safety and education, providing financial assistance and training to local boating law enforcement agencies, ensuring uniformity in boating enforcement, and licensing for-hire boat operators and yacht and ship brokers and salespeople. Statistical information is gathered on boating accidents to monitor accident trends and problem areas, and the causes of accidents are analyzed and documented. The results of these findings are used to direct outreach of various Department programs. Grants are provided to local public agencies for the removal of abandoned vessels on navigable waterways.