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Originally Posted by bigdog

I'm still confused on the legal age a minor can operate a boat, under supervision of an adult who holds a NH Boating Safety Certificate ?

Aquadeziac, has indicated the the minor has to be a minimum of 12 yrs old ?

Can someone give me clarification, or quote section/verse from the official regulation or law on the books.

Thanks again all !

TITLE XXII
NAVIGATION; HARBORS; COAST SURVEY
CHAPTER 270
SUPERVISION OF NAVIGATION; REGISTRATION OF BOATS AND MOTORS; COMMON CARRIERS BY WATER
Operation of Boats
Section 270:30
270:30 Minimum Age for Operation. – No person under 16 years of age shall operate a motorized vessel having power in excess of 25 horsepower on the public waters of this state unless the person is accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older who has a valid safe boater education certificate, and such person shall be liable for personal injury or property damage which may result from such operation. Whoever violates this section shall be guilty of a violation.
Source. 1963, 138:1. 1985, 347:3. 1988, 56:1, eff. June 6, 1988. 2000, 52:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002. 2002, 272:1, eff. May 18, 2002.