TABLE OF CONTENTS
Boater Education 3
Registration 4
Numbering 5
Title 6
Lighting 8
Flotation Devices 9
Boating Rules 11
Boating Under the Influence 13
Aquatic Invasive Species 14
Boating Waters 18
GAME AND PARKS OFFICES
Headquarters/Southeast District, Lincoln 2200 N. 33rd St. 402-471-0641
Northwest District, Alliance 299 Husker Road 308-763-2940
Bassett Service Center 524 Panzer St. 402-684-2921
Boating Safety (Lincoln) 4703 N. 44th St. 402-471-5462
Kearney Service Center 1617 First Ave. 308-865-5310
Northeast District, Norfolk 2201 N. 13th St. 402-370-3374
Southwest District, North Platte 301 E. State Farm Road 308-535-8025
Omaha Metro Office 8495 Frederick St. 402-595-2144
This is Only a Summary Guide
Boaters are responsible for knowing the regulations, orders and statutes (state laws) before
boating in Nebraska. Failure to do so is not an excuse. This publication is only a summary.
To read Nebraska Game and Parks Commission regulations and orders, as well as statutes, visit:
Regulations: http://outdoornebraska.gov/regulations/
Statutes: http://law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/2014/chapter-37/
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NEW FOR 2016
• An Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program has been created. Its goal, through
education and other activities, is to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS in
Nebraska. The program is funded by an Aquatic Invasive Species Fee collected from
residents and nonresidents as follows:
▶ Residents: A $5 Aquatic Invasive Species Fee is added to three-year Nebraska
boat registrations. See page 4.
▶ Nonresidents: Motorized watercraft registered outside of Nebraska are
required to purchase and display a $15 annual Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp
before launching from any Nebraska boat ramp. See page 15.
