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In California, you must be at least 16 years old to operate a personal watercraft (PWC). Additionally, anyone aged 16 or 17 must complete a California Boater Card course to legally operate a PWC. Those under 16 can operate a PWC only if they are accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.
In Florida, a person must 14 years of age to legally operate a PWC.
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A person must be 15 years old in Hawaii to legally operate a PWC without an adult on board.
A person must be 15 years old in Hawaii to legally operate a PWC without an adult on board.
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In Minnesota, individuals must be at least 13 years old to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) legally. However, those aged 13 to 17 must complete a watercraft safety training course to operate a PWC without adult supervision. If they have not completed the course, they can only operate a PWC while under the direct supervision of a person who is at least 18 years old.
In Texas, a person must be at least 13 years old to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) unsupervised. Additionally, those aged 13 to 17 must complete a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department-approved boater education course to legally operate a PWC without adult supervision. However, individuals under 13 can operate a PWC only if they are supervised by an adult.
In Florida, a person must be at least 14 years old to operate a personal watercraft (PWC), such as a jet ski. However, individuals aged 14 and 15 must also have completed a Florida Boating Safety Course and possess a valid boater's ID card while operating the PWC. Those under 14 years old cannot legally operate a PWC, even with adult supervision. Additionally, individuals 18 years or older may operate a PWC without any restrictions.
In Louisiana, a person must be at least 16 years old to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) alone. However, individuals aged 12 to 15 can operate a PWC if they have completed an approved boating safety course and are accompanied by an adult. It's important for operators to adhere to all safety regulations and requirements.