Boating License Required?
On Feb 18, 9:09*am, wrote:
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:49:14 -0500, "D.Duck" wrote:
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On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:23:43 -0800 (PST),
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On Feb 18, 8:18 am, wrote:
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:05:57 -0800 (PST),
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On Feb 18, 7:21 am, wrote:
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:02:21 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
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On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:51:41 -0800 (PST), "Eat Me, Trolls"
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I know a lot on this board are from the States.
My question is... In the States, those who operate boats and do
NOT yet have a Pleasure Craft License, when does the CG say you
have
until the "Grandfathered Clause" runs out?
Up here in Canada, Media is spewing the statement that you MUST
have a PC License THIS YEAR. The PC Manual thats being handed out
says
2009. Confusing, isnt it?
I guess I'll go by the book, but wondered what the USCG would say.
The CG only enforces when necessary and even then, it's only to
Federal law - local safety rules is up to what ever agency is
responsible for where you are. USCG only check for compliance with
safety rules that apply to their jurisdiction.
In CT, there is a requirement to have a Certificae of Operation
which
is required to operate a boat or PWC - anythinig with an engine or
electric motor. Local and state LEO are responsible for safety,
speed
and other violations within their jurisdiction. For instance, in
Stonington, CT (mystic/niantic/new london/pawcatuck), there is a
local
license for kids under 16 which is the state minimum.
Other states also require something similar, but not all by any
means.
I do know that in CT, if you are operating a boat under a foreign
license (like UK or EU), that is acceptable as long as it's current.
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