68D-36.105 Proof of Successful Completion of Approved Boating Safety Education Courses.

Individuals who have successfully completed an approved boating safety education course in accordance with this chapter and Section 327.395, F.S. will be issued a boating safety identification card by the Commission, which may be issued in digital, electronic, laminated card, or paper format, to be carried on the waters of this state together with photographic identification, as proof of successful completion of the boating safety education course. Alternatively, individuals who have successfully completed an approved course in accordance with Section 327.395, F.S., may carry a state-issued identification card or driver license issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles bearing a symbol established by the Department indicating possession of a boating safety identification card in accordance with Section 322.051 or 322.14, F.S.

1. (1) To demonstrate successful completion of an approved boating safety education course individuals must submit a certificate from the course provider which includes the name of the course provider; date of issue; and the student’s first name, middle initial, last name, date of birth, and current mailing address.

2. (2) Course providers offering approved boating safety education courses, as required by Section 327.395, F.S., may submit student rosters to initiate issuance of boating safety identification cards to students who have successfully completed the course. A roster must include the name of the course provider, the date of course completion, and the name of the primary instructor. In addition, the following information must be provided for each student successfully completing the course:

   1. (a) First name, middle initial, and last name.
   2. (b) Date of Birth.
   3. (c) Current mailing address.

Rulemaking Authority 327.04, 327.395, 327.731 FS. Law Implemented 327.395, 327.731 FS. History–New 6-9-05, Amended 1-31-23, 8-1-24.