Your State's Boating Regulations

Please review your state's boating regulations:



Ohio


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Mandatory Safety EducationNo
Mandatory Operator LicensingNo
Certify Minor BoatersNo
Minimum Certification Age0
Class Hours Required for Certification8
Mandatory Wearing PFDsYes
Circumstances and Age Requirements9 years of age and under.
Minimum PWC Operator Age16 (persons 12-15 can operate a PWC with an adult on board)
Require Adult on Board when Minor is operating PWCYes
Require PWC Operators and Passengers to Wear PFDYes
Vessel OUI LawYes
Blood Alcohol Concentration Intoxication Level0.10