Boater Education to be offered at Agri-Business Center

If you are a Tennessee resident born after January 1, 1989, and operating a boat with more than 8.5 horsepower, then you need a Tennessee Boating Education Certification. The Tennessee mandatory boating education law is similar to the driver’s license law. You acquire the study materials, study, and then take an approved boating safety exam administered by an approved representative of the TWRA. You must be at least 12 years old to take the exam. 

Prior to taking the May 7th class you must purchase, for $10.00, a Type 600 boating safety exam permit from any business (license agent) that sells hunting and fishing licenses. The certification is not required if there is an adult (18 years old or older) on board to take immediate control of the vessel.  However, this adult, if born after January 1, 1989, must have the boating education certification. 

The class will be offered at the Hardeman County Agri-Business Center located at 210 Vildo Road, Bolivar, TN 38008 on May 7, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm. You must purchase a Type 600 boating safety exam permit prior to taking the class.

There is limited space, and registration is required. To register for the class, visit https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Event/ViewEvent.aspx?id=43334

You may study online at https://www.boat-ed.com/tennessee/studyGuide/10104402/