Do I need a license to operate a recreational vessel such as a boat?
At the present time most states have no requirement for a license for the operator of a recreational vessel. In addition, there is no federal law at the present time requiring licenses for most recreational vessel owners. Generally, the only time a pleasure vessel must have a licensed operator onboard is when the vessel is being used temporarily for a commercial service such as carrying passengers for hire or undertaking assistance towing for pay.
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