This bill amends the current law regarding the issuance of safe boater education certificates by incorporating an online examination approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). Specifically, it modifies RSA 270-D:13, I(a) to require that individuals aged 18 and older must successfully complete an online examination that meets U.S. boating education standards, in addition to passing a safe boater education course approved by the commissioner. For individuals under 18, a proctored examination may be offered as an alternative. The minimum passing grade for the examination is set at 80 percent.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the department of safety adopt rules for the implementation of these changes within 60 days of the bill's passage. The effective date for the online examination requirement is January 1, 2026, while the rulemaking provision will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage. This legislative update aims to enhance the safety and education of boaters by modernizing the certification process to include online options.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 270-D:13
Version adopted by both bodies: 270-D:13
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 270-D:13