Boating
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Massachusetts statewide rule
Massachusetts requires a boater safety certificate to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft under the Hanson-Milone Act. The requirement has been in effect since April 1, 2026 for anyone born after January 1, 1989. People born on or before January 1, 1989 must have a certificate by April 1, 2028.
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