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* When booking a pontoon rental you need to select the day you want to rent the pontoon, and then select to the following day, so it looks like an overnight. If you want to book 2 days in a row then you will need to select 2 overnights. Our website was designed for overnight cabin stays, and we apologize for the confusion. 

NEW MINNESOTA LAW AND REGULATIONS 

Adult operators:

• Permit requirement: Some adults (defined below) will need a valid operator's permit to drive any motorboat or personal watercraft starting July 1, 2025.
• Exemptions: Some adults are exempt from this requirement. Check the law for specific exemptions.
• Supervised operation: People without a permit still can operate a boat, but only if there's an accompanying operator (defined below) onboard.

Young operators:

• Restrictions on high-powered watercraft: Young operators (people less than 12 years old), can't operate a personal watercraft or any motorboat with a motor over 75 horsepower.
• Low-powered motorboats: Young operators can operate a motorboat that's not a personal watercraft and has a motor under 75 horsepower as long as there is an accompanying operator in the motorboat.

Who is considered an adult operator?

• Is 12 years old or older, and
• Was born after these dates:
  • June 30, 2004 (starts July 1, 2025)
  • June 30, 2000 (starts July 1, 2026)
  • June 30, 1996 (starts July 1, 2027)
  • June 30, 1987 (starts July 1, 2028)

This means people born after June 30, 2004, will need a permit to operate a boat starting in 2025. The permit requirement will gradually apply to older age groups over the next few years.

Who is considered an accompanying operator?

• A person 21 years of age or older who:
  • Is in a personal watercraft or other type of motorboat;
  • Is within immediate reach of the controls of the motor; and
  • Possesses a valid operator's permit or is an exempt operator.

Who is considered an exempt operator?

"Exempt operator" means a motorboat operator, including a personal watercraft operator, who is 12 years of age or older and who:

• Possesses a valid license to operate a motorboat issued for maritime personnel by the United States Coast Guard under Code of Federal Regulations, title 46, part 10, or a marine certificate issued by the Canadian government.
• Is not a resident of the state, is temporarily using the waters of the state for a period not to exceed 60 days, and:
  • meets any applicable requirements of the state or country of residency; or
  • possesses a Canadian pleasure craft operator's card;
  • is operating a motorboat under a dealer's license according to section 86B.405; or
  • is operating a motorboat during an emergency.

Link to Boaters Safety Certificate: https://www.boaterexam.com/usa...