NEW MEXICO BOATER EDUCATION IDENTIFICATION CARD

Who Needs One?

Effective January 1, 2007, all persons born after January 1, 1989 must have passed a boating education course certified by the State of New Mexico and NASBLA (National Association of State Boating Law Administrators) approved, or passed a proctored exam that tests the knowledge included in the course, in order to operate a motorboat (PWC or "Jet Skiis" and sailboats included) in New Mexico.

The operator or "operating" person is considered anyone navigating or otherwise in control of a motorboat's movement including control of the motorboat's propulsion system. This includes children under the age of 13 who are operating a motorboat or PWC under the direct supervision of an adult.

The boating education certificate or card must be carried on board the vessel whenever it is operated by someone required to have a certificate.

Boater Education Dates in 2008 will be published as soon as known.

Call Elephant Butte Boating Center at 505-744-5998 for additional information.