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Who Needs Boater Education

Who needs boater education: born on or after January 1, 1988 operating 10 HP or more, with exemptions

Who needs boater education: born on or after January 1, 1988 operating 10 HP or more, with exemptions

Florida law requires boater education for certain operators based on age and birth date.

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must have a Boating Safety Education ID Card to operate a vessel with 10 horsepower or more.

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Boating Safety Education ID Card

Florida credential for required boater education

FWC

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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