How do I properly drain to comply with regulations?

Drain all water (pull all plugs, pull stand pipes, etc.) back into the waterbody (immediate area) from which it originated. This must be done at the ramp or parking lot before you leave. You don’t have to run your motor dry, but lower the motor to let gravity drain the lower unit, then raise to transport. The intake screen should also be inspected and free of aquatic vegetation.