Your State's Boating Regulations

Please review your state's boating regulations:


North Carolina


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Mandatory Safety Education N/A
Mandatory Operator Licensing No
Certify Minor Boaters No
Minimum Certification Age N/A
Class Hours Required for Certification N/A
Mandatory Wearing PFDs Yes
Circumstances and Age Requirements PWC users.
Minimum PWC Operator Age None
Require Adult on Board when Minor is operating PWC No
Require PWC Operators and Passengers to Wear PFD Yes
Vessel OUI Law Yes
Blood Alcohol Concentration Intoxication Level 0.08