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  • 1.  States that require ALL boaters to have boater safety education?

    Posted 03-22-2025 11:46 PM

    I'm working on a presentation to a boating group about boater safety education. 

    I'm trying to track down a list of states that require ALL operators of powerboats to have a boater safety class. In otherwords, states other than ones where there is an age based test. 

    I've come across: DC, NJ, NY & VA. 

    Are there others? 



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    Robert Rice
    Rice and Associates PC
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  • 2.  RE: States that require ALL boaters to have boater safety education?

    Posted 03-24-2025 10:25 AM

    RI requires operators of PWC regardless of aged to have a boating education card.  We have an age requirement for other motor boats though.   



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    Michael Schipritt
    Environmental Police Officer
    RI DEM Law Enforcment
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  • 3.  RE: States that require ALL boaters to have boater safety education?

    Posted 03-24-2025 11:40 AM

    California requires all operators of motorized vessels (including PWC and sailboats), regardless of whether the engine is the principal source of propulsion.



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    Evan Becker
    CA State Parks
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