From AP RALEIGH, N.C. – Young motorboat drivers in North Carolina would be required to meet minimum boating safety education requirements in legislation approved by the House.
The bill approved Wednesday would obligate people under age 26 to complete an approved boating safety course or pass a test to operate a boat with a motor of at least ten horsepower.
There are many exceptions, including those who operate in state waters for less than 90 days, commercial fishermen and someone who is renting a boat.
Violators would face no monetary penalty except for court costs.
Supporters say the requirement hopefully will prevent accidents on the state’s waterways.
The bill now returns to the Senate, which must decide whether to accept the House changes.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I have a 12ft Aluminum boat which I have a small elctric motor for it. I have PA License on it which is good until 2010. Am I permitet to use this boat in North Carolina with my PA License. I have life jackets for use with it. Can you let me know if I would be permited to use it in NC with my PA license on it.
Thank You.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
This is just a small Min Kota trolling Motor it is smaller than 10 hp and my brother would be operating the small boat. He is 39. We were wondering if it would be legal to continue using the license from Pa. that is on the boat. My brother lives in Sylva NC.
Please let me know.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Please ;et me know if he has to take a safety course since he is 39.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
You didn’t answer my question can I use the boat with PA license on it while in NC.