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Colorado Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: In Colorado a motorboat operator must be 18+, and 14-17-year-olds must complete a state-approved boating safety course to operate a motorized vessel.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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In Colorado a motorboat operator must be 18+, and 14-17-year-olds must complete a state-approved boating safety course to operate a motorized vessel.

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