SCDNR offers courtesy boat inspection
With the approaching Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be holding courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the state.
SCDNR officers will perform a quick, but thorough, inspection of your boat to make sure you have the required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration for your watercraft before you launch. 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.
For Beaufort residents, the courtesy inspection will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, May 27 at the Edgar Glenn (Lemon Island) Landing on the Chechessee River.
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.
Beaufort County announces Memorial Day closings
All Beaufort County facilities, including Convenience Centers, library branches and Parks and Recreation facilities, will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All facilities will open according to their regular schedules Tuesday, May 28. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Emergency services and law enforcement personnel will remain available.
