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.
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In Minnesota, the minimum age to legally operate a personal watercraft (PWC) on public waters is 13 years old. Riders who are 13 to 17 years old must also have completed a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) training course or an equivalent course from another state.
In Minnesota, the minimum age to legally operate a personal watercraft (PWC) on public waters is 13 years old. However, operators who are 13 or 14 years old must have a valid watercraft operator's permit. Those under 13 may ride as passengers but cannot operate the PWC.
In Pennsylvania, the legal age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) is 12 years old. However, individuals aged 12 to 15 must have a valid boating safety certificate and be accompanied by someone who is at least 18 years old. Those who are 16 years old or older can operate a PWC without supervision as long as they follow all boating regulations.
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It is not legal between sunset and sunrise
In Florida, a person must 14 years of age to legally operate a PWC.
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There are no conditions that make it legal.
16 year old with a boaters education card.
According to the law in Virginia:It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a PWC, or the owner or any person having control to authorize or knowingly permit a person to operate a PWC, unless the operator is at least 16 years of age. Any person age 14 or 15 may operate a PWC if they have successfully completed an approved boating education safety course, carry proof of successful completion of such course, and show this proof upon request by a law enforcement officer.