WAC 352-78-100. What is the phase-in schedule for the mandatory boater safety education program?

(1) After January 1, 2006, the commission may issue boater education cards to anyone age twelve and older who submits a completed application, provides proof of accomplishment, and pays the fee required in this chapter. Possession of a commission-issued boater education card is not required until January 1, 2008. (2) Beginning January 1, 2008, all individuals age twelve through twenty are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (3) By January 1, 2009, all individuals age twelve through twenty-five are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (4) By January 1, 2010, all individuals age twelve through thirty are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (5) By January 1, 2011, all individuals age twelve through thirty-five are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (6) By January 1, 2012, all individuals age twelve through forty are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (7) By January 1, 2013, all individuals age twelve through fifty are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (8) By January 1, 2014, all individuals age twelve through sixty are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (9) By January 1, 2015, all individuals age twelve through seventy are required to possess a boater education card when operating a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater. (10) After January 1, 2016, all individuals age twelve and older must possess a boater education card to operate a vessel of fifteen horsepower or greater.