Kentucky boating lawsBoater Education Card

Kentucky Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: In Kentucky, those 12-17 may operate a motorized vessel over 10 hp only if they passed an approved boating safety course and carry the certificate, or are accompanied by a person 18 or older.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

In Kentucky, those 12-17 may operate a motorized vessel over 10 hp only if they passed an approved boating safety course and carry the certificate, or are accompanied by a person 18 or older.

Official source: fw.ky.gov

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