COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Fourth of July weekend S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections around the state over the weekend. The July Fourth weekend is one of t he busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina lakes, and officials say they want to do everything possible to keep everyone’s weekend fun and safe. SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat, says SCDNR. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water. To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431 or dial #DNR on your cell phone. For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses, or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR boating safety office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/boated.html. July Fourth Weekend Boat Inspection Locations (all inspections are from 10 a.m. to noon): Friday, July 3: Spartanburg County: Lake Bowen Pickens County: Twin Lakes Fairfield County: Molly Creek Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Horry County: Bass Pro Shop Charleston County: Wappoo Cut Landing (ICW) Beaufort County: Battery Creek (Parris Island) Saturday, July 4: Anderson County: River Fork Landing, Lake Hartwell Oconee County: South Cove, Lake Keowee Kershaw County: Clearwater Cove, Lake Wateree Clarendon County: Alex Harvin Landing, Lake Marion Berkeley County: Hatchery Landing Charleston County: Dawhoo Boat Ramp Beaufort County: Lemon Island Sunday, July 5: McCormick County: Scott’s Ferry, Lake Thurmond Greenwood County: Hwy. 72 Landing Oconee County: Seneca Creek, Lake Hartwell York County: Ebenezer Park Lexington County: Lake Murray Dam Charleston County: Remley’s Point Boat Landing Georgetown County: Carroll Campbell Boat Ramp Categories: Local News, State Tags: 4th of July, Department of Natural Resources, S.C. Department of Natural Resources, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ...read more read less