Who needs the North Carolina Boater Education Card?
All boaters born on or after January 1, 1988 must have a North Carolina Boater Education Card to operate a motorized watercraft of 10 HP or more.
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Any person born on or after January 1, 1988, must successfully complete a NASBLA-approved boating education course before operating any vessel propelled by a motor of 10 hp or greater.
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This official North Carolina boating safety course is approved by the State of NC's Wildlife Resources Commission.
NC Wildlife Resources Commission 1717 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, North Carolina 27699-1717 www.ncwildlife.org
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