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North Carolina Boater Education Card (2026)
Conditional: North Carolina requires anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1988 to complete a NASBLA-approved boating education course before operating a vessel powered by a motor of 10 hp or greater.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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