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Oregon Boater Education Card (2026)

Conditional: Oregon requires a Boating Safety Education Card for anyone 16 or older operating a powerboat (including PWC) over 10 hp; youths 12-15 only if accompanied by a card-holder 16+.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boater Education Card in states bordering Oregon

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaConditional
California requires operators of a vessel with a motor of 15 hp or more to be 16+ and hold a California Boater Card; as of 2025 all motorized-vessel operators must carry the card.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parks.ca.gov · Full California rule →
IdahoInfo
Idaho has no mandatory boater-education requirement and no statewide minimum age to operate a vessel; education is encouraged but not required.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
NevadaConditional
Nevada requires boaters born on or after Jan 1, 1983 to complete an NDOW-approved boater education course before operating a boat on Nevada's interstate waters.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ndow.org · Full Nevada rule →
WashingtonConditional
A Washington Boater Education Card is required to operate a boat with a 15-hp or greater motor for anyone born after Jan 1, 1955 (age 12+).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parks.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →

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