Every vessel operating in the State of North Carolina shall carry and use safety equipment in accordance with U. S. Coast Guard requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations. Additionally, every vessel shall display the lights and shapes required by the navigation rules. See the Basic Boating Course for these requirements. They may not display the flag when not engaged in diving or at any location where it will unreasonably obstruct navigation. Boaters should stay at least 50 feet away from a diver-down flag.
Special regulations apply.
Access is prohibited on these areas from April 1 to August 31, except by special permit. Dogs may not be allowed on these areas during this time period. Access on these areas from September 1 to March 30 will be allowed as authorized by the land owner. Death, disappearance and injury cases must be reported within 48 hours. Other accidents must be reported within 10 days.