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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

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Boater Education Card in states bordering South Carolina

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

GeorgiaConditional
Georgia requires all persons born on or after Jan 1, 1998 to complete a DNR-approved boat education course before operating any motorized vessel on state waters.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: georgiawildlife.com · Full Georgia rule →
North CarolinaConditional
North Carolina requires anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1988 to complete a NASBLA-approved boating education course before operating a vessel powered by a motor of 10 hp or greater.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ncwildlife.gov · Full North Carolina rule →

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