New Boating and Watercraft Law
As of July 1, 2025, in Minnesota, some adults and youth who operate motorboats, including personal watercraft, must have a valid watercraft operator’s permit. Those who were born after June 30, 2004, will need to have a permit to operate a boat as of July 1, 2025. A permit is required for anyone 12 years old or older and was born after these dates: June 30, 2024 (starts 7/1/25); June 30, 2000 (starts 7/1/26); June 30, 1996 (starts 7/1/27); and June 30, 1987 (starts 7/1/28). If you do not fall within the dates specified, you do not need a permit. You...
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