Alabama boater education
An Alabama Boating Course Certificate is required by persons at least 12 years old who operate a motorized boat in Alabama.
This certificate is necessary to obtain a boating license in Alabama.
Nobody under 12 years may operate any motorized vessel (sea-doo, waverunner, etc.) on Alabama’s waterways.
Alabama boating license
Alabama is one of the few states in the US that requires a boating license.
To obtain the certificate and get the most recent information on Alabama’s Boating Laws and Boating education requirements, visit this Alabama state department website.
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