Section 86B.302 - [Effective 7/1/2025] WATERCRAFT OPERATOR'S PERMITSubdivision 1.Generally.The commissioner must issue a watercraft operator's permit to a person 12 years of age or older who successfully completes a water safety course and written test according to section 86B.304, paragraph (a), or who provides proof of completing a program subject to a reciprocity agreement or certified by the commissioner as substantially similar.
Subd. 2.Issuing permit to certain young operators.The commissioner may issue a permit under this section to a person who is at least 11 years of age, but the permit is not valid until the person becomes an adult operator.
Subd. 3.Personal possession required.(a) A person who is required to have a watercraft operator's permit must have in personal possession: (1) a valid watercraft operator's permit;(2) a driver's license that has a valid watercraft operator's permit indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 20; or(3) an identification card that has a valid watercraft operator's permit indicator issued under section 171.07, subdivision 20.(b) A person who is required to have a watercraft operator's permit must display one of the documents described in paragraph (a) to a conservation officer or peace officer upon request.Subd. 4.Using electronic device to display proof of permit.If a person uses an electronic device to display a document described in subdivision 3 to a conservation officer or peace officer:
(1) the officer is immune from liability for any damage to the device, unless the officer does not exercise due care in handling the device; and(2) this does not constitute consent for the officer to access other contents on the device.Added by 2023 Minn. Laws, ch. 60,s 4-24, eff. 7/1/2025.