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Pollution and the environmentQuestion 342 of 352

What else does the placard tell you about garbage rules?

  1. Only federal rules matter
  2. Rules end at the shore
  3. Local and state rules may also apply
  4. Rules apply only to ships
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Correct answer: Local and state rules may also apply

Regional, state and local restrictions on garbage can also apply to your boat.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 151: Vessels Carrying Oil, Noxious Liquid Substances, Garbage, Municipal or Commercial Waste, and Ballast Water, § 151.59 Placards

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026