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MartiniMan
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Now I am getting nervous.....
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6/1/2017 9:45:07 AM
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Well I am confused. This is what I found. The 1998 date refers to the need for boater education and not a license. What am I missing? I have taken the Alabama Boater Education course and have my certificate. But I was still under the impression I don't need a license to operate a boat in GA and am therefore exempt unless I operate more than 45 days per year in Alabama....something by the way I would love to do......but sadly life and work gets in the way. :-)
Do you need Georgia Boating education?
Georgia
You need education if you were born after Jan. 1, 1998, and will be operating a motorized vessel in Georgia.
There is no minimum age requirement to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of Georgia to take this online course.
Age and Operator Restrictions
Persons under 12 years of age:
- May not legally operate a PWC or any vessel 16 feet in length or longer.
- May legally operate a boat less than 16 feet in length and powered by a motor of 30 horsepower or less only if they are accompanied by a competent adult.
Persons 12 to 15 years of age:
- May not legally operate any vessel 16 feet in length or longer.
- May legally operate a PWC or vessel less than 16 feet in length if they:
- Have passed a boating education course approved by the DNR or…
- Are accompanied by a competent adult.
Persons 16 years of age or older may legally operate any boat or PWC on Georgia state waters if they have proper identification on board.
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