COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the July 4th holiday weekend, The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be holding courtesy boat inspections across the state.
According to SCDNR, these will be quick, but thorough, inspections to make sure that required equipment and proper registration is on your boat before launching.
Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections, according to the department. They will have a chance to fix the problem prior to launching.
SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.
Locations, dates and times listed below.
Saturday, July 4
- Alex Harvin Landing - Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Lake Wateree State Park - Lake Wateree, 12 to 2 p.m.
- Greenwood State Park - Lake Greenwood, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Lake Murray Dam – Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- South Cove Park - Lake Keowee, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Little Allison Creek Landing - Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Sunday, July 5
- Riverfork Forks Boat Ramp - Lake Hartwell, 2 to 4 p.m.
- Battery Creek Landing – Battery Creek, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Richardson’s Landing – Lake Moultrie, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Remley's Point Boat Landing - Wando River, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Murrells Inlet Boat Landing, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Dorn Landing - Lake Thurmond, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To report boating violations, such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431.