OPP Marine unit is finding some boaters not following the rules.
A number of charges were laid follow checks of boats on Rainy Lake last weekend.
A 29-year-old Alberton township man was charged for not having a fire extinguisher on board.
A 66-year-old man from International Falls was charged after Police watched a boat pull a water tube with two teenagers on board without a spotter in the boat.
A 53 year old White Bear Lake, Minnesota man was charged for not having enough life jackets in his boat.
Two others, a 79 year old man from Oregon and a 56-year-old man from International Falls were charged after Police open liquor was found in their boats.