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Massachusetts Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Under the Hanson-Milone Act, a boater safety certificate is required to operate motorboats/PWCs; people born after Jan 1, 1989 must have it by April 1, 2026 (others by April 1, 2028).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Under the Hanson-Milone Act, a boater safety certificate is required to operate motorboats/PWCs; people born after Jan 1, 1989 must have it by April 1, 2026 (others by April 1, 2028).

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