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Lifesaving Devices – A person being towed on skis, surfboards or similar devices
must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD that is in good condition. The exception is
during state-authorized regattas and similar ski and water shows.
Skiing Hours – It is unlawful to tow or assist a person on water skis, aquaplane or
similar device from the period of one-half hour after sunset to one- half hour before
sunrise unless in duly authorized competition.
REGATTAS AND RACES
Game and Parks authorization must be obtained for all regattas, motorboat or other boat
races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions on any waters of this state. Also:
• The person in charge of such event shall obtain permission by filing an application
with Game and Parks at least 30 days before the event. The application should
indicate the date, time and location of the event.
• Motorboats competing in special events may use cutouts during a period not to
exceed 48 hours immediately preceding such regatta or race and a period not to
exceed 48 hours immediately following such event.
• Motorboats do not have to carry bells, whistles or fire extinguishers while racing.
• Forms may be downloaded from BoatSafeNebraska.org.
Aquatic Invasive Species
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM
Aquatic invasive species fees collected from boaters fund the Aquatic Invasive Species
Program in Nebraska. These fees
pay for programs to educate the
public about AIS; prevention efforts
to keep AIS from being introduced
into Nebraska, such as monitoring
waters across the state; inspection
and decontamination of conveyances;
treatment for AIS populations; and
other AIS projects as needed.
AIS PREVENTION
Aquatic Invasive Species – Any waterborne, non-native organism that threatens the
diversity or abundance of native species, the ecological stability of impacted waters, or
commercial, agricultural, aquacultural or recreational activities.
Report Suspected AIS Observations
For questions, or to report any suspected AIS
observations, contact the Nebraska Game
and Parks Commission's aquatic invasive
species program manager at 402-471-7602
or ngpc.ais@nebraska.gov.
