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This reference compiles statewide statutory, regulatory, and proposed legislative definitions of wake boat and related terms for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Organized by jurisdiction, the document identifies whether a statewide definition exists, provides the exact statutory or regulatory language when available, cites the applicable law or proposed legislation, includes source links, and notes whether a definition is currently in effect, proposed, or not found. Related terms, such as wakesurfing activity and wake-enhancing equipment, are also included where applicable.

Designed as a legal research and policy reference, this resource enables boating agencies, waterway managers, policymakers, and researchers to compare how jurisdictions define wake boats and related terminology. It also highlights states where no statewide definition currently exists, making it a valuable resource for legislative research, regulatory development, and comparative analysis of wake boat policies across the United States.