All persons operating a rented, leased, or hired personal water craft must carry on board for inspection by any law enforcement officer valid "Idaho PW renter's acknowledgment of education" form
Renters must be instructed on and understand the rules and information provided in the Renter Orientation Checklist
Persons who offer personal watercraft (PWC) for rent must provide education to the renter before they are allowed to operate the vessel
Renters must sign and submit Personal Watercraft Livery Application to Idaho Dept of Parks & Recreation
The information provided is intended to be general and informative, and should not be interpreted as regulatory, legal, or insurance advice. It does not constitute professional advice from a licensed insurance agent and does not establish an attorney-client or insurer-insured relationship. This information should not replace the counsel of a qualified legal, regulatory, or insurance professional. Always consult with a qualified professional for legal, regulatory, or insurance advice pertaining to your specific circumstances.
The operator of any vessel involved in a collision, accident or other casualty resulting in death, injury or property damage in excess of $1,500 must file a Boating Accident Report.
Reports in cases of death, incapacitating injury or disappearance must be submitted within 48 hours. Reports in other cases must be submitted within 10 days.
All reports shall be submitted to the sheriff of the county in which the accident occurred, and a copy shall be readily transmitted by the sheriff’s department to the State Boating Law Enforcement Coordinator, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Submit the report to:
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, ID 83720-0065
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) regularly provides updates on recentchanges in regulation and have overviews of specific requirements for boatrental companies
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