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South Carolina Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: South Carolina requires anyone born after July 1, 2007 to pass an approved boater education course before operating a boat, PWC, or specialty propcraft powered by 10 hp or more.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

South Carolina requires anyone born after July 1, 2007 to pass an approved boater education course before operating a boat, PWC, or specialty propcraft powered by 10 hp or more.

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