Do you need a boating license in Idaho?

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In the state of Idaho, there is no state law that requires boat operators to be of a minimum age or requires boat operators to take a safety class or proficiency exam. In Adams County, children under the age of ten cannot operate a motor driven watercraft except when they are under direct adult supervision and anyone under the age of 14 cannot operate or allow to be operated without adult supervision if the vessel is powered by a motor rated higher than 15 horsepower. In Benewah County, children between the ages of 10-14 cannot operate a motorboat with a motor rating of 15 horsepower or higher unless they are under direct supervision of an adult operator; Children under the age of 10 may not operate any motorboat except under the direct supervision of an adult. In Bonner County, Children under the age of 10 cannot operate a motor-driven watercraft (including Personal Watercraft) unless under direct adult supervision; Children between the ages of 10-14 cannot operate a motorboat with a motor rating higher than 10 horsepower. In Kootenai County, Adult supervision is required when an operator of a boat or other vessel is between the ages of 10-14, unless the motor is 15 horsepower or less.

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