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.