I hope this helps you. Michigan laws No "driving" license required for boats but the following applies to PWC operators.
Who May Operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Operating Provisions Until October 1, 2011
Those less than 12 years of age may not legally operate a PWC.
Those 12 and 13 years of age may operate a PWC legally only if:
He or she obtained a boating safety certificate prior to January 1, 1999, or …
All of the following conditions are satisfied:
The operator is accompanied solely by his or her parent or legal guardian and …
Both the operator and the parent or legal guardian have obtained a boating safety certificate and …
The PWC is equipped with a lanyard-type ignition safety switch and the parent or legal guardian has the lanyard attached to his or her person, clothing, or PFD.
Operating Provisions Beginning on October 1, 2011
Those less than 14 years of age may not legally operate a PWC.
Those 14 and 15 years of age may operate a PWC legally only if:
He or she is accompanied on board by his or her parent or legal guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian or …
He or she is operating or riding the PWC at a distance of not more than 100 feet from his or her parent or legal guardian or from a person at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or legal guardian.
Safety Education Requirement
Those 14 years of age or older:
And born after December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate.
And born on or before December 31, 1978, may operate a PWC legally without restrictions.
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