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MANDATORY BOATER EDUCATION CLASSES
This law affects operators of sailboats and motor-powered craft.
Arkansas residents born on or after January 1, 1986 and of legal age to operate a motorboat, must have successfully completed an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boater Education Course and carry proof while operating a motorboat.
(If you were born on or before December 31, 1985, you are exempt from the law.)
The Arkansas Boater Education Course is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe and responsible boating. This is necessary to reduce loss of life, personal injury and property damage while increasing boating enjoyment for outdoor enthusiasts. The basic boating course is free-of-charge and includes:
For information about boater education and classes, contact Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at 501-226-6377 (Little Rock) or 1-877-493-6424 (toll free).
Class schedules are also posted on the web on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission's website at www.agfc.com.
This information can also be found in the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission's Arkansas Hunting Regulations.
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