02-04-2004, 11:10 PM
[font "Arial"][size 2]L.D.W.F. AGENTS TO MEET BOATERS AT NEW ORLEANS SHOW
Agents from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be looking to speak to boaters this weekend in New Orleans, but it won't be out on the water. The agents will be hosting an information booth at the New Orleans Boat Show from February 4 through February 8. They will be distributing important information to attendees in order to get them ready for the upcoming boating season. [/size][/font]
This year, agents will be informing boaters about some new regulations and legislation that has gone into effect. New this year is an act passed by the state legislature that will now require a boating safety course for anyone born after January 1, 1988, before they can operate a motorboat. The agents will also be explaining the new "20 Rules of the Road for Louisiana Waterways." This list of rules was ratified by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and is a set of safety guidelines for boating on the state's lakes, rivers and other waterbodies. Not complying to these rules can result in the issuance of citations that require payment of fines.
In addition to these new rules, boaters will also be able to find out about the upcoming fishing seasons. The latest regulations pamphlets will be on hand for participants to pick up, along with other informative literature. The agents which will be on hand hope that by spending some time at the show, they won't have to spend as much time issuing citations or investigating accidents.
"This is a great opportunity for anyone who has even considered buying a boat," said LDWF Lt. Colonel Charlie Clark. "Someone can come here and see all the different options and get very valuable safety information from us. This way, they can head out on the water well informed, and truly enjoy their boating experience."
The New Orleans Boat Show will be held at the Louisiana Superdome. Tickets are available through TicketMaster or at the box office. Adult tickets sell for $8, and children's tickets cost $3. For more information regarding the show, visit [url "http://www.discoverboating.com/neworleans"]www.discoverboating.com/neworleans[/url].
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Agents from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be looking to speak to boaters this weekend in New Orleans, but it won't be out on the water. The agents will be hosting an information booth at the New Orleans Boat Show from February 4 through February 8. They will be distributing important information to attendees in order to get them ready for the upcoming boating season. [/size][/font]
This year, agents will be informing boaters about some new regulations and legislation that has gone into effect. New this year is an act passed by the state legislature that will now require a boating safety course for anyone born after January 1, 1988, before they can operate a motorboat. The agents will also be explaining the new "20 Rules of the Road for Louisiana Waterways." This list of rules was ratified by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and is a set of safety guidelines for boating on the state's lakes, rivers and other waterbodies. Not complying to these rules can result in the issuance of citations that require payment of fines.
In addition to these new rules, boaters will also be able to find out about the upcoming fishing seasons. The latest regulations pamphlets will be on hand for participants to pick up, along with other informative literature. The agents which will be on hand hope that by spending some time at the show, they won't have to spend as much time issuing citations or investigating accidents.
"This is a great opportunity for anyone who has even considered buying a boat," said LDWF Lt. Colonel Charlie Clark. "Someone can come here and see all the different options and get very valuable safety information from us. This way, they can head out on the water well informed, and truly enjoy their boating experience."
The New Orleans Boat Show will be held at the Louisiana Superdome. Tickets are available through TicketMaster or at the box office. Adult tickets sell for $8, and children's tickets cost $3. For more information regarding the show, visit [url "http://www.discoverboating.com/neworleans"]www.discoverboating.com/neworleans[/url].
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