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Public Service Announcement Video RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 25, 2009) – A new boating safety education law, initiated by the boating community and passed by the General Assembly, will be implemented by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Beginning May 1, 2010, vessel operators will be asked by law enforcement officers to present a certification card or proof of compliance with General Statute 75A-16.2.
“The law, with certain exemptions, applies to anyone younger than 26 years old who is operating a vessel powered by a 10 horsepower or greater motor on public waterways,” said Capt. Chris Huebner, the state boating safety coordinator. “Violation is an infraction, subject to a citation and court appearance.”
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission administers free boating safety education courses that, upon successful completion, satisfy the requirements of the new law. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadron and other organizations, including Internet providers, offer National Association of State Boating Law Administrators-approved boating safety education courses that can include a fee.
For more information on required boating safety education or to find out how to enroll in a free boating safety education course, click here or call (919) 707-0030.
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