Yes. If you were born after June 30, 1980 and are operating a motorized boat, you must have a Mississippi boating license and it must be carried on board the boat during operation.

There are some great benefits to being a BOATsmart! cardholder – once you’ve obtained your BOATsmart! Card, it will be good for life, it will keep you legal when boating in other states and you’ll recieve boat insurance discounts.