For more information on the boating laws in the state of North Dakota visit: http://gf.nd.gov/fishing/boating.html
No person under the age of 12 may operate a motorboat (includes personal watercraft) propelled by over a 10 horsepower (hp) motor unless the operator is accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older.
No person aged 12 through 15 may operate a motorboat (includes personal watercraft) propelled by over a 10 hp motor unless the operator is accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older or the operator has taken and passed a boating safety course approved by the Game & Fish Department.
For persons new to boating or who wish to take a refresher course, the game and fish department offers the North Dakota Boating Basics course. There is no charge for this home-study course and your insurance company may offer you a discount on your premium. The course is intended for persons at least 11 1/2 years of age. To order a free Boating Basics course through the mail, contact Nancy Boldt, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095, call 701-328-6312.
Once an approved course recognized by the North Dakota Fish & Game Department has been successfully completed, you will receive a Boater Education Graduate Card issued by the Department; this is proof of education for those required to enroll and pass a boating safety course and is the only card recognized by game wardens.
We provide this information as a service and strive to keep this website up to date. Please let us know of any inconsistencies by bringing them to our attention at once at onlinecourse@boatus.com. Resources for these pages include state statutes, state web pages and state approved boating guides. BoatU.S. is not responsible for any misinterpretation of the law or any change in the law that is not adequately reflected in these pages. Damages as a result of failing to abide by stated law shall not be the responsibility of BoatU.S., BoatU.S. Foundation or its employees.
