SCDNR conducts courtesy boat checks on Labor Day weekend

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will conduct courtesy boat inspections during Labor Day weekend to keep people and waterways safe.

SCDDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections at public boat landings around the state.

“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,” said the Department of Natural Resources.

Authorities will check 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, officials will allow boaters to correct the problem before they launch their boats. Officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.

Inspections will be conducted on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Labor Day weekend boat inspections will be held at the following locations:

Saturday, August 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
• 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, September 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, September 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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