boating licenses
Vessel operation permits
Boating licenses are government-issued credentials authorizing someone to operate watercraft.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction—some states require them for all motorized boats, others only above certain horsepower or for younger operators.
Obtaining one typically involves passing a boating safety course: You need a boating license to rent a jet ski here.
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