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Boating

Conditional
Iowa statewide rule

In Iowa, any person 12-17 may operate a motorboat over 10 hp or a PWC only if they completed a DNR-approved boater education course or are accompanied by a responsible adult 18 or older.

§ iowadnr.gov
Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed
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