The proposed bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to establish new requirements for operating motorized watercraft on public waters, specifically targeting age-related regulations for boating education. Under the new law, individuals under 20 years old must complete a safe boating course or pass an equivalency exam within one year of the law's effective date. This requirement extends to those under 30 years old within two years, and to individuals over 30 within three years. Additionally, the bill outlines various conditions under which a person may operate a motorized watercraft, including having a valid boating education safety certificate, a temporary operator's permit, or being under supervised training.

The bill also introduces penalties for violations, including misdemeanors for forgery of boating documents and petty offenses for failing to present required certificates. It mandates that rental businesses ensure that operators meet the new requirements and provides guidelines for rental agreements, including the necessity of providing safety instruction and summaries of relevant laws. Overall, the bill aims to enhance boating safety through education and compliance measures while establishing clear age-based timelines for certification.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-372, 5-354, 5-353, 5-355