Hawaii plans to mandate boater safety course

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HONOLULU — The state of Hawaii is planning to require boaters to complete safety courses.

HONOLULU — The state of Hawaii is planning to require boaters to complete safety courses.

KHON-TV says that boat operators will have to show proof of completing an approved safety course, starting Nov. 10.

The law was signed in November 2012. However, a two-year delay was allowed before it became effective.

Boaters violating the law could face fines of up to $1,000.

They also could face up to 30 days in jail.