Your State's Boating Regulations

Please review your state's boating regulations:



Rhode Island


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Mandatory Safety EducationNo
Mandatory Operator LicensingNo
Certify Minor BoatersN/A
Minimum Certification AgeN/A
Class Hours Required for CertificationN/A
Mandatory Wearing PFDsNo
Circumstances and Age RequirementsChildren 10 and under on class A-1 must wear PFD.
Minimum PWC Operator Age16
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