{"id":857,"date":"2015-04-17T16:11:04","date_gmt":"2015-04-17T20:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/?post_type=article&p=685"},"modified":"2020-03-27T20:13:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T20:13:02","slug":"nevadas-boater-education-requirements","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsmartexam.com\/knowledge-base\/article\/nevadas-boater-education-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Nevada’s Boater Education Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Nevada's<\/a><\/p>\n

Nevada’s Boater Education Regulations<\/h2>\n

Nevada’s boater education regulations require any operator born on or after January 1st, 1983, who wishes to operate a boat powered by a motor of 15 horsepower or more, to have successfully completed a Boater Education Course and proficiency exam that has been approved by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.<\/p>\n

Nevada’s Age\/Horsepower Restrictions<\/h2>\n

It is illegal for any person under the age of 14 to operate a personal watercraft (PWC). Additionally, a boat operator who is towing a person with their boat must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n

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  • They must be 16 years of age or older.<\/li>\n
  • They must be at least 14 years of age and have a supervisor on board who is 18 years of age or older.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Boating Law Enforcement in Nevada<\/h2>\n

    Boating laws in Nevada are enforced by:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Nevada Department of Wildlife Game Wardens, sheriffs and other peace officers.<\/li>\n
    • The Coast Guard has enforcement authority on Lake Tahoe and the Colorado River System.<\/li>\n
    • U.S. National Parks Service on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Enforcement officers have the authority to stop and board a boat to ensure that the operator is in compliance with state and federal laws.<\/p>\n

      It is illegal to attempt to elude law enforcement, or to fail to stop your boat when signaled to do so by law enforcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","article-category":[7],"article-tag":[83,247,250,15,37,38,39],"yoast_head":"\nNevada's Boater Education and License Requirements<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about Nevada's boater education requirements. 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