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Maryland Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Maryland requires anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 to hold a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate any mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Maryland requires anyone born on or after July 1, 1972 to hold a Certificate of Boating Safety Education to operate any mechanically propelled vessel on Maryland waters.

Official source: dnr.maryland.gov →

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