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The Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office will be offering many free classes throughout June and July.
Completion of this class is mandatory for individuals born after December 31, 1978 to operate a jet ski and for children ages 12 to 16 to operate a boat. The minimum age to take the class is 12 years old.
Students receiving a satisfactory test grade will receive their Michigan Boating Safety Certificate at the conclusion of the course.
If you currently have an online boating safety certificate, you must take a proctored test and receive a state honored boating safety certificate. In order for online certificates to be honored by the state, it must be verified by a proctored Michigan exam.
The class dates are June 2, June 23, June 26, and July 9.
Questions can be directed to the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office Marine Division at (231) 547-4461.
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