SCDNR conducts courtesy boat inspections

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will conduct courtesy boat inspections starting 4th of July weekend.

SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for the required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Officials say this effort is to keep people and waterways safe during the July Fourth holiday weekend.

“Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections,” said SCDNR officials. “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.

July Fourth holiday boat inspection locations:

Friday, July 5

• Anderson County: River Fork Landing, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Oconee County: South Cove County Park, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Darlington County: Highway 34 Cashua Ferry Landing, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove Landing, Lake Wateree, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Lexington County: Dreher Island State Park, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Saluda County: SCE&G Ramp #4 Landing, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Charleston County: Limehouse Landing, Stono River, 9-11 a.m.
• Charleston County: Buck Hall Landing, McClelanville, 9-11 a.m.
• Georgetown County: Carrol Campbell Landing, Sampit River, 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, July 6

• McCormick County: Dorn Landing, Lake Thurmond, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Greenwood County: Lake Greenwood State Park, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Oconee County: Seneca Creek, Lake Hartwell, 10 a.m. to Noon
• York County: Allison Creek Park Landing, Lake Wylie, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Chesterfield County: Lake H.B. Robinson, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Richland County: Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam, 10 a.m. to Noon
• Charleston County: Remley’s Point Landing, Mt. Pleasant, 9-11 a.m.
• Berkeley County: William H. Dennis Landing, Tail Race Canal, Moncks Corner, 9-11 a.m.
• Horry County: Johnny Causey Landing, Intracoastal Waterway, North Myrtle Beach, 9-11 a.m.

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