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Conditional

Tennessee statewide rule

Any Tennessee resident born after Jan 1, 1989 must pass the TWRA Boating Safety exam and carry the Boating Safety Education Certificate.

§ tn.gov

Verified Jul 7, 2026Reviewed

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