The operator of a boat must be 14 years of age unless accompanied by an adult on board the vessel.
Any person born after January 1, 1984 must successfully pass a Missouri Boater Education class.
Any person born after January 1, 1984 must successfully pass a Missouri Boater Education class/test before operating any motorized vessel on the lakes of the state.
The owner or operator of a watercraft livery shall cause a record to be kept.
The record must contain the name and address of the person or persons hiring any watercraft which is designed or permitted by the owner to be operated as a watercraft, the identification number of vessels hired, the departure date and time, and the expected time of return. The record shall be preserved for at least six months and shall be available for inspection upon request by any law enforcement officer of this state.
The owner of a vessel kept within this state shall cause it to be registered.
The owner of a vessel kept within this state shall cause it to be registered in the office of the director of revenue who shall issue a certificate of title for the same.
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