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Conditional

Florida statewide rule

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 must have a Boating Safety Education Identification Card (plus photo ID) to legally operate a motorboat of 10 hp or more in Florida.

§ myfwc.com

Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed

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