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Rhode Island Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Rhode Island requires a boating safety certificate for anyone born after Jan 1, 1986 operating a boat over 10 hp, and for all PWC operators regardless of age.

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Rhode Island requires a boating safety certificate for anyone born after Jan 1, 1986 operating a boat over 10 hp, and for all PWC operators regardless of age.

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