North Dakota boating lawsBoater Education Card

North Dakota Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: North Dakota requires youth ages 12-15 to pass the state boating course to operate a boat or PWC with at least a 10-hp motor by themselves; no requirement for adults.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

North Dakota requires youth ages 12-15 to pass the state boating course to operate a boat or PWC with at least a 10-hp motor by themselves; no requirement for adults.

Official source: gf.nd.gov

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