New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 18 - TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
Chapter 17 - NAVIGATION AND BOATING
Part 4 - BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION
Section 18.17.4.8 - BOATER EDUCATION CARD
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A person born on or after January 1, 1989 who operates a motorboat on the state's waters shall possess a division-issued boater education card and have it onboard the motorboat during its operation unless the person:
B. A person that has successfully completed a boating safety course or correspondence internet course may use a boating education safety certificate in lieu of a division-issued boater education card for up to 45 days from the certificate's date of issue if the certificate is onboard the motorboat during operation.
C. A person that has moved to New Mexico may use a boater education card, certificate or other document issued by another state or country in lieu of a division-issued boater education card for up to 45 days after moving to New Mexico to operate a motorboat if the original certificate, card or document is onboard the motorboat during operation.