It is the policy of this state to improve boating safety and to foster greater development, use, and enjoyment of all the waters of the state by encouraging and assisting participation by the several political subdivisions of the state, the boating industry, and the boating public in development of more comprehensive boating safety programs, and by creating more flexible regulatory authority concerning the use of boats and equipment. It is further declared to be the policy of the state to encourage greater and continuing uniformity of boating laws and rules as among the subdivisions of the state, the state, several states, and the federal government; a higher degree of reciprocity and comity among the several jurisdictions; and closer cooperation and assistance between the state and the federal government in developing, administering, and enforcing federal and state laws and rules pertaining to boating safety.