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District of Columbia Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Anyone operating a vessel on District of Columbia waterways must have a Boating Safety Certificate, issued on completing the MPD Harbor Patrol boating safety course.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Anyone operating a vessel on District of Columbia waterways must have a Boating Safety Certificate, issued on completing the MPD Harbor Patrol boating safety course.

Official source: mpdc.dc.gov →

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