Kentucky has a Mandatory Boater Education requirement for boaters 12-17 years of age. If you’re in this age bracket and you’re operating a motorized boat powered by an engine of 10hp or gr...

Prepare for the official test with BOATsmart!’s Kentucky Boating Course which includes animated, narrated and brilliantly illustrated lessons, perfect for all ages. The 3-hour Kentucky boating s...

If you operate a motorized boat powered by an engine of 10hp or greater and you’re between the ages of 12-17, the state of Kentucky requires you to obtain and carry a Kentucky Boating License on...

All boat operators in Ohio are required to follow state boat accident reporting laws and requirements. How to Report a Boat Accident in Ohio Ohio’s boat accident reporting requirements state tha...

Firearm Restrictions for Boaters in Ohio Ohio’s firearm restrictions and concealed carry laws require that no person shall discharge a firearm while in or on a vessel, except for those legally e...

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Regulations in Ohio Various requirements exist for snorkeling and scuba diving in Ohio. Permission may be required by the ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation. Additionall...

Ohio’s navigation rules are the traffic laws of the waterways and are legally binding for boat operators. These rules dictate the operator’s course of action for avoiding collisions and includ...

Within the area of their jurisdiction, Ohio’s boating laws are enforced by: Sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, marshals, deputy marshals, municipal police officers, township police constables, wildlife offi...

Reckless boat operation is illegal in the state of Ohio. Boat operators in Ohio are not permitted to operate any boat, or manipulate any waterskis or similar device, without due caution, in a heedless...

Ohio’s Boating and Alcohol Laws and Regulations Ohio’s boating and alcohol laws state that it is illegal for a person to operate or to be in physical control of any boat that is underway, ...