Georgia Boating Laws and Regulations Any person born on or after January 1, 1998, operating a motorized vessel is required by law to pass a boater safety course and to carry a boater education card. Persons under 12 years of age: May not legally operate a PWC or any vessel 16 feet in length or longer.
Rental Boat Education Law On or after July 1, 2014, a person 16 years of age or older may rent or lease any vessel ten horsepower or more if such person has completed a boating education course approved by the department.
Rental Boat Education Law On or after July 1, 2014, a person 16 years of age or older may rent or lease any vessel ten horsepower or more if such person has completed a boating education course approved by the department.
It is unlawful for an owner of a PWC to allow anyone else to operate their PWC in such a way that it violates the Georgia Boat Safety Act. It is illegal to rent, lease or let for hire a PWC to a person under the age of 16 years.
How old do you have to be to rent a boat: all US states StateWhat is the minimum age required TEXAS 16 years old for boats above 15hp UTAH 16 years old VERMONT 12 years old for boats above 6hp VIRGINIA 14 years old and a boating safety course should be completed46 more rows •