A person required to possess a boater education card shall meet the following minimum standards:

1. A. successful completion of a boating safety course with a passing score of at least 80 percent on a written test administered by the course instructor at the course’s conclusion;
2. B. successful completion of a correspondence internet course with a passing score of at least 80 percent on the self administered test;
3. C. possession of a certificate, card or other document issued by another state or country whose requirements meet NASBLA minimum standards;
4. D. successful completion of an equivalency exam with a passing score of at least 80 percent;
5. E. possession of a United States coast guard motorboat operator’s license; or
6. F. possession of a license to operate a vessel issued by the United States coast guard for maritime personnel pursuant to 46 CFR Part 10, as may be amended, or a maritime certificate issued by the Canadian government.

[18.17.4.9 NMAC - N, 1/01/07]