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Does this mean you can take the helm without a certificate if you are under 16, but not if you are 16 or over. The section below seems clear but doesn't it conflict with 270-D:10
Perhaps "operate" means to be responsible for the boats operation but not necessarily holding the wheel. In a plane the "pilot in command" is responsible but does not need to be at the controls.
270:30 Minimum Age for Operation. – No person under 16 years of age shall operate a motorized vessel having power in excess of 25 horsepower on the public waters of this state unless the person is accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older who has a valid safe boater education certificate, and such person shall be liable for personal injury or property damage which may result from such operation. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a violation.
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