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Is there a minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (Jet Ski)?

April 26, 2017age jet minimum operate Ski Watercraft

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Is there a minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (Jet Ski)?

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Yes. If the watercraft is personally owned, then the legal age is 14. A rental business may not lease, hire, or rent a personal watercraft to any person who is under 16 years of age. If there is an adult on the craft that will take responsibility, then the young rider does not need a boater safety ID card. If no adult is present, then they need the ID card.