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Who Needs to Take Boater Safety?

Michigan conservation officers and Michigan county sheriffs encourage all persons operating boats in Michigan to enroll in a boating safety course.

The following rules apply to boaters:

  • A person who is 12 but less than 14 may operate a personal watercraft if he or she obtained a boating safety certificate before January 1, 1999.
  • Persons born after December 31, 1978 shall not operate a personal watercraft unless they obtain a boating safety certificate.
  • The operators of a personal watercraft must carry their boating safety certificate and display it upon the demand of a peace officer.

    Search for a Boating Safety Class in your area.

    Find out more information about boating in Michigan.

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