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The following are requirements for personal watercraft (PWC) operators on Michigan waters.

  • Those less than 14 years of age may not legally operate a PWC.
  • Those 14 and 15 years of age may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate and…
    • He or she is accompanied on board by his or her parent or legal guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian or…
    • He or she is operating or riding the PWC at a distance of not more than 100 feet from his or her parent or legal guardian or from a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian.
  • Those at least 16 years of age and born after December 31,1978, may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate.
  • Those born on or before December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally without restrictions.
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