This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division proudly joined organizations across the nation to participate and observe National Safe Boating Week, a global initiative which runs from May 18 to May 24.
Boating is a cherished pastime in Alabama, especially during the Memorial Day weekend, which starts at the end of National Safe Boating Week and marks the unofficial start of the summer boating season. With this in mind, the Agency held a press event at the Alabama State Capitol on Tuesday, May 21, to emphasize the importance of safety on the water, along with announcing recent legislation that was signed into law and will greatly enhance safety on the water across the state.
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