SB2745

Mississippi Freedom Boater Law establishes safety inspection decal for vessels and limits vessel stops to probable cause of primary offense or.

Mississippi Freedom Boater Law creates a safety inspection decal for vessels, issued upon registration or renewal, signifying compliance with safety equipment requirements. Enforcement officers and agents of the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks or the Department of Marine Resources cannot board or stop vessels for safety inspection unless they have probable cause of a primary offense or criminal activity. The decal must be displayed on the vessel's port side above the waterline.