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Minnesota PFD requirements:

Minnesota law requires one U.S. Coast Guard approved, properly sized, and easily accessible life jacket for each person on the boat. All children under ten are required to wear an approved life jacket when the boat is underway. While not required by law, we recommend that everyone wear a life jacket when on the water.

Boating under the influence in Minnesota:

Minnesota's legal alcohol-concentration driving limit is 0.08 — but motorists can be arrested for DWI at lower levels. The consequences for driving impaired will vary for each DWI offender, but a typical penalty for a first-time offender is potential jail time and loss of license for a minimum of 30 days up to a year.

Who is required to take the boating safety course in Minnesota?

Operators aged 12 to 17 years old are required to successfully complete a NASBLA approved boating education course in order to legally operate a boat on Minnesota waters.

It is also required for those 14-17 years who wish to operate a PWC unsupervised.

Who is exempt from the Minnesota boating license ?

Those exempt are adults over the age of 17 years.

What are the age restrictions regarding boating safety in Minnesota?

Minnesota laws states that no one under the age of 12 years may operate a watercraft over 25hp unless accompanied by a competent adult ( 21 years or older) on board.

Furthermore no one under the age of 12 may legally operate a vessel greater than 75hp.

Do I need to register my boat in Minnesota?

You will need to undergo new boat registration if you own a new watercraft that is less than 16 feet in length. The correct placement of registration decals can be found in the state boating guide, which can be downloaded at the Minnesota state website. Although you cannot register your boat online, you may choose to do so in person.

Is my boating license good in other States?

Every U.S. state that demands a boating license will accept Boating Education Licenses from other states that conform to NASBLA requirements as well.

You should follow your safety course in the State where you are resident.

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