The Oregon State Marine Board began implementing the 1999 legislative-directed mandatory boater education phase-in law in 2003. Since that time, approximately 190,000 boaters have passed a safe boating course and Oregon still has one more year to go before all boaters must carry an Oregon Boaters Education Card. This presentation discussed what the staff has encountered with the phase-in, their success and challenges, and the lessons still being learned. Learn about decisions that have been made as well as survival tips for implementing mandatory boating education in your state.

1. Still Surviving Mandatory Boater Education Phase-In Marty Law Education/Information Manager MariAnn Koloszar Mandatory Boater Education Coordinator

14. Boating Basics Tests

15. Boating Basics Tests (Calendar Year, including cutoff period)

22. Lessons Learned…and Still Learning

28. And Finally…

31. Questions?