§3.6. What are the requirements to operate a power driven vessel?
36 C.F.R. § 3.6
To operate a power-driven vessel on park waters, a person must be either:
At least 16 years old; or
Between 12 and 15 years old and accompanied on the vessel by a person at least 18 years old.
If a park area is located within a State having different age requirements, then the applicable State law is adopted in lieu of paragraph (a) of this section.
If a park area is located within a State having a mandatory boater education requirement, then that State requirement is adopted.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 54 U.S.C. 100101, 100751, 320102.
Source
Source: 72 FR 13702, Mar. 23, 2007, unless otherwise noted.