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**Anyone born on or after July 1, 1972, must obtain a certificate of boating safety education before operating a motorboat or personal watercraft.** The certificate must be in possession of the operator and readily available for inspection by a law enforcement officer whenever the vessel is in operation.

### Maryland's Boating License Exemptions:

- Anyone at least 16 years old, who is resident of another state and is visiting the State for a maximum of 60 days in a vessel numbered in another state.
- Anyone who is visiting the State for a maximum of 90 days in a vessel from another country.
- A vessel that is being operated for commercial purposes.
- Anyone operating a vessel on a body of water on private property.

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