(1) The department may promulgate regulations which establish boat construction or associated equipment performance or other safety standards.
(2) In order that boatmen may pass from jurisdiction to jurisdiction in an unhindered manner:
(a) Regulations promulgated by the department which establish any boat construction or associated equipment, performance or other safety standard shall be identical to Federal Regulations for enforcement purposes except that regulations requiring the carrying or using of marine safety articles to meet uniquely hazardous conditions or circumstances within this State may be adopted; and if regulations for such safety articles are not disapproved by the United States Coast Guard, regulations shall not be in conflict with Federal requirements;
(b) Operational regulations and other equipment regulations such as for mufflers shall not be in conflict with Federal requirements.