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Louisiana Boater Education Card (2026)
Conditional: Louisiana requires anyone born after Jan 1, 1984 to complete an LDWF-approved boater education course to operate a motorboat over 10 hp or a personal watercraft.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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