Age Restrictions
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Mandatory Boater Education
Laws requiring all or certain groups (e.g., under 25 years old) to complete a state-approved boat...
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Certain states require children under a specific age to wear a PFD at all times while on a boat’s...
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A small vessel (e.g., Jet Ski or Sea-Doo) designed for one to three people; subject to specific l...
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State-specific regulations mandating that operators of certain vessels complete a boater educatio...
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Rules and guidelines for handling personal watercraft, including safety lanyards, speed limits, a...
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Laws established by individual states concerning boater education, vessel registration, equipment...
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A designated person watching a water-skier or tuber, ensuring immediate feedback to the operator ...
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Personal watersports devices lifting above the water on a hydrofoil wing; operators must still fo...
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Some states propose tiered licenses (e.g., PWC or large vessel endorsements) based on operator ag...
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Operating under the influence (OUI/BUI) laws prohibit or limit alcohol use while boating; boater ...
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A form or procedure that rental operations provide to ensure the renter understands safety instru...
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Specific rules and safety measures for towing individuals behind a boat, including required spott...
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