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Vermont Legalizes Marijuana, but Lake Champlain is Considered Federal

While possessing small amounts of marijuana will be legal in Vermont later this year, it will remain off-limits on the waters of Lake Champlain. The lake is considered federal water because it borders Canada. The Burlington Free Press reports that …

Increased Impaired Boating Penalties Take Effect in North Carolina

Tougher penalties for boat operators impaired by alcohol or drugs who unintentionally kill or injure someone are among all or parts of a dozen new laws now in effect in North Carolina. Provisions enacted during this year’s General Assembly and …

Drunken Boating Remains Problem on Great Lakes

Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains a serious problem on the Great Lakes even though the number of pilots busted for intoxication is down from a decade ago, the U.S. Coast Guard says. Agency personnel stationed on …

Boat Crash in N.Y. Highlights Dangers of Boating Under the Influence

A fatal boat crash off Long Island, New York, is prompting a safety initiative.The Coast Guard and local law enforcers are part of the renewed effort to target unsafe conditions for boaters and residents off the coast of Long Island …