It is now law in Pennsylvania that all boaters who were born on or after January 1, 1982 and oporate a motorboat greater than 25hp or any personal watercraft owner, regardless of age, must take a boating course to be legal on the water. No one 11 years of age or younger is legal.

Residents of other states, born January 1, 1982 or later are legal for 60 days if certified in their home state.