In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Labor Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will conduct courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state.
SCDNR officers want to do everything possible to make sure boaters have a fun yet safe Labor Day holiday. Courtesy boating inspections will be…
The Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina lakes and waterways, along with being the traditional wrap-up for the summer boating season, and officers want to do everything possible to keep everyone’s weekend fun and safe.
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SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick, but thorough, inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water. The boating inspections will be conducted Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2.
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For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses, or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR boating safety office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html.
Inspections
Labor Day weekend boat inspection locations (all inspections are from 10 a.m. to noon):
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Saturday, Aug. 31:
• Berkeley County: William H. Dennis Landing, Tail Race Canal, 10 a.m. to noon
• Charleston County: Limehouse Landing, Stono River, Johns Island, 10 a.m. to noon
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• Darlington County: Society Hill Landing, Great Pee Dee River, 10 a.m. to noon
• Horry County: Johnny Causey Landing, North Myrtle Beach, 10 a.m. to noon
• Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Landing, 10 a.m. to noon
• Oconee County: Fall Creek Landing, Lake Keowee, 10 a.m. to noon
• York County: Ebenezer Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon
Sunday, Sept. 1:
• Anderson County: River Forks Recreation Area, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to noon
• Beaufort County: Battery Creek Boat Landing, Paris Island, 10 a.m. to noon
• Charleston County: Buck Hall Boat Landing, Intracoastal Waterway, McClellanville, 10 a.m. to noon
• Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to noon
• Georgetown County: Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex, Sampit River, 10 a.m. to noon
• Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Marina, Lake Wateree, 10 a.m. to noon
• Marion County: Galivants Ferry Landing, Little Pee Dee River, 10 a.m. to noon
Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day):
• Beaufort County: Lemon Island Landing, Okatie, 10 a.m. to noon
• Charleston County: Wappos Cut Landing, Charleston, Intracoastal Waterway, 10 a.m. to noon
• Chesterfield County: Lake H.B. Robinson Boat Landing, 10 a.m. to noon
• Colleton County: Bennett’s Point Landing, Mosquito Creek, Green Pond, 10 a.m. to noon
• Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Landing, 10 a.m. to noon
• Oconee County: Fall Creek Landing, Lake Keowee, 10 a.m. to noon
• York County: Ebenezer Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to noon
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