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	Name:	Ulysses E. McGill -
	Subject:	Question for H20 Police
	Date:	8/17/2004 7:49:51 PM

My understanding is that Alabama will honor your home state rules. I can't find my copy of the Alabama regulation, but this what I remember reading.

Here are the GA regulations:

Who Can Operate a Boat
Those less than 12 years of age:
• May not legally operate a Class 1, 2, or 3 boat or a Class A boat powered by a motor of more than 30 horsepower
• May legally operate a Class A boat which is either non-motorized or powered by a motor of 30 horsepower or less only if they are accompanied by a competent adult
Those 12 or 13 years of age:
• May legally operate a non-motorized Class A boat without restrictions
• May legally operate a Class A boat powered by a motor of 30 horsepower or less only if they:
- Have passed a boating safety course approved by the Department of Natural Resources
- Are accompanied by a competent adult
- Are under direct supervision of a competent adult
• May not legally operate a Class 1, 2, or 3 boat or a Class A boat powered by a motor of more than 30 horsepower
Those 14 or 15 years of age:
• May legally operate a non-motorized Class A boat without restrictions
• May legally operate any other boat only if they:
- Have passed a boating safety course approved by the Department of Natural Resources
- Are accompanied by a competent adult
- Are under direct supervision of a competent adult
Those 16 years of age or older:
• May operate any boat on the waters of Georgia if they have proper identification onboard
"Competent Adult" means a person of age 18 or older who is not under the influence of alcohol or drugs and who is carrying proper identification.
"Direct Supervision" means within sight of and within 400 yards of a person who is aware of his or her supervisory responsibility.
"Proper Identification" means a drivers license (or legible copy) or any other government issued identification that contains a description of the person, a photograph and birthdate.
Who Can Operate A PWC
Those less than 12 years of age:
• May not legally operate a PWC
Those 12 to 15 years of age:
• May legally operate a PWC only if they:
- Have passed a boating safety course approved by the Department of Natural Resources
- Are accompanied by a competent adult
- Are under direct supervision of a competent adult
Those 16 years of age or older:
• May operate any boat on the waters of Georgia if they have proper identification onboard