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Boating

Conditional
Rhode Island statewide rule

Rhode Island requires a boating safety certificate for anyone born after Jan 1, 1986 operating a boat over 10 hp, and for all PWC operators regardless of age.

§ dem.ri.gov
Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed
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