I think you're right, AW.
Only Connecticut has been actively revoking boating certificates. An offender has two days to return his certificate to the state after revocation.
That means that there are 37+ states where a boater convicted of BWI can show the NH Marine Patrol a "valid" boating certificate. In reality, it's a "Get Out of Jail Free" card, since a driver's license is not required for identity on NH waters.
This woman can be boating and crashing on Winni even after a BWI conviction. This sets back boater-education even more than online testing already has.
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