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West Virginia Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: West Virginia requires anyone born on or after Dec 31, 1986 to obtain a certificate of boating safety education before operating a motorboat or PWC.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

West Virginia requires anyone born on or after Dec 31, 1986 to obtain a certificate of boating safety education before operating a motorboat or PWC.

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