Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an individual may not operate a motorboat on public waters unless the individual holds a valid driver's license.
(b) An individual who is at least fifteen (15) years of age and who does not hold a valid driver's license may operate a motorboat on public waters if the individual:
(1) has been issued an identification card by the bureau under IC 9-24-16 or a photo exempt identification card under IC 9-24-16.5; and
(2) has successfully completed a boating education course approved by the department for the purposes of this chapter.
(c) An individual who:
(1) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(2) does not hold:
(A) a valid driver's license; or
(B) a driver's license that is suspended or revoked;
may operate a motorboat on public waters if the individual is issued an identification card by the bureau under IC 9-24-16 before January 1, 1996.
As added by P.L.57-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.197-2015, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 14. Natural and Cultural Resources
Article 15. Regulation of Water Recreation
Chapter 11. Requirements for Motorboat Operators
14-15-11-3. "Driver's License"
14-15-11-4. "Indiana Driver's License"
14-15-11-7. "Personal Watercraft"
14-15-11-9. Motorboat Operating Authority
14-15-11-10. Knowing or Intentional Violations
14-15-11-11. Operation of Motorboat While License Is Suspended or Revoked
14-15-11-12. Unlawful Authorization to Operate Motorboat
14-15-11-14. Suspension or Revocation of Driver's License by Court; Notification to Bureau
14-15-11-15. Suspension or Revocation of Driver's License on Recommendation of Court