BOATING EXAM (MN) CHAPTER 9 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #2
Who is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Minnesota? - correct answer
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
T or F: All motorized watercraft regardless of length and nonmotorized watercraft over
10 feet, principally operated on Minnesota waters must be registered and issued a
Minnesota Watercraft License (Registration) by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources. - correct answer True
The following watercraft do not require registration: - correct answer Non-motorized
watercraft ten feet in length or less;
Watercraft currently registered in another state and not kept in Minnesota for more than
90 consecutive days;
Watercraft from a country other than the United States, and not kept in Minnesota for
more than 90 consecutive days;
Boats owned by the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof (does
not include boats used for recreational purposes);
U.S. Coast Guard documented watercraft;
A ship's lifeboat;
Waterfowl boats used during the waterfowl hunting season, rice boats used during the
harvest season and seaplanes.
The new owner of a watercraft currently registered in Minnesota is required to apply for
boat registration within the first __ days of the transfer date. - correct answer 15
T or F: It is against the law to operate or give permission to operate any watercraft that
requires a license unless a license has been issued and is in effect for that watercraft. -
correct answer True
Boat owners must have at least a temporary license certificate before they can operate
in state waters. Upon receipt of the license certificate please note the following - correct
answer It must be signed and carried onboard when operating the boat
It is valid for three years and expires December 31st of the last year of the registration
period
The Department of Natural Resources must be notified within 15 days if the boat is
either lost, abandoned or destroyed
T or F: Certain watercraft over 16 feet and kept in the state for more than 90
consecutive days are required to be titled in Minnesota. A watercraft title provides proof
of ownership, which becomes very important when buying or selling a boat. - correct
answer True
Watercraft that do not have to be titled include: - correct answer Boats manufactured
prior to August 1, 1979
Boats owned by the federal or a state government, or a political subdivision thereof
, Boats owned by a manufacturer or dealer for sale or for testing
Waterfowl boats used during waterfowl hunting season and rice boats used during the
wild rice harvest season
Boats owned by a resort or recreational camping area (licensed by the Minnesota
Department of Health)
Canoes, kayaks, a ship's lifeboat, seaplanes and rowing shells or sculls
Rowboats with oar locks and an outboard motor rating of less than 40 HP
Boats currently registered in another state and never used in Minnesota for more than
90 consecutive days
A documented vessel (documentation is a process where official papers are issued by
the Coast Guard on boats of 5 net tons or larger)
Boats not previously issued a title from another jurisdiction
16 feet or less in length.
T or F: Boat owners must keep the boat title or ownership in a safe place. - correct
answer True
Successful registration results in a license certificate, physical boat numbers and a
decal. Boat numbers must: - correct answer Be affixed on both sides of the bow reading
from left to right
Be block letters, 3 inches high and contrasting with the color of your boat
Letters must be separated from the numbers by a 3-inch space.
T or F: The decal which is provided to you by the DNR should be displayed on both
sides of the boat towards the stern within 4 inches of the numbers. - correct answer
True
T or F: Make sure all boats are properly marked and documented. It's important to keep
your license with the boat - be particularly aware when transferring ownership of your
boat. - correct answer True
Children under 10 years old must be wearing a lifejacket at all times except for - correct
answer Children who are below the top deck or in an enclosed cabin.
Children on board passenger boats being operated by a licensed captain.
Children on a boat that is anchored for the purpose of swimming or diving.
It is illegal for boat engines or motors to: - correct answer Emit noise levels greater than
84 dba when measured from a distance of 50 feet, and 86 dba in a stationary test, if the
watercraft was manufactured prior to January 1, 1982.
Emit noise levels greater than 82 dba when measured from a distance of 50 feet, and
84 dba in a stationary test, if the watercraft was manufactured on or after January 1,
1982.
T or F: In Minnesota, toilets on board watercraft must be no-discharge devices. Waste
must be retained on board for proper disposal after returning to shore. - correct answer
True
Who is responsible for regulating the state boating laws in Minnesota? - correct answer
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
T or F: All motorized watercraft regardless of length and nonmotorized watercraft over
10 feet, principally operated on Minnesota waters must be registered and issued a
Minnesota Watercraft License (Registration) by the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources. - correct answer True
The following watercraft do not require registration: - correct answer Non-motorized
watercraft ten feet in length or less;
Watercraft currently registered in another state and not kept in Minnesota for more than
90 consecutive days;
Watercraft from a country other than the United States, and not kept in Minnesota for
more than 90 consecutive days;
Boats owned by the federal or state government, or a political subdivision thereof (does
not include boats used for recreational purposes);
U.S. Coast Guard documented watercraft;
A ship's lifeboat;
Waterfowl boats used during the waterfowl hunting season, rice boats used during the
harvest season and seaplanes.
The new owner of a watercraft currently registered in Minnesota is required to apply for
boat registration within the first __ days of the transfer date. - correct answer 15
T or F: It is against the law to operate or give permission to operate any watercraft that
requires a license unless a license has been issued and is in effect for that watercraft. -
correct answer True
Boat owners must have at least a temporary license certificate before they can operate
in state waters. Upon receipt of the license certificate please note the following - correct
answer It must be signed and carried onboard when operating the boat
It is valid for three years and expires December 31st of the last year of the registration
period
The Department of Natural Resources must be notified within 15 days if the boat is
either lost, abandoned or destroyed
T or F: Certain watercraft over 16 feet and kept in the state for more than 90
consecutive days are required to be titled in Minnesota. A watercraft title provides proof
of ownership, which becomes very important when buying or selling a boat. - correct
answer True
Watercraft that do not have to be titled include: - correct answer Boats manufactured
prior to August 1, 1979
Boats owned by the federal or a state government, or a political subdivision thereof
, Boats owned by a manufacturer or dealer for sale or for testing
Waterfowl boats used during waterfowl hunting season and rice boats used during the
wild rice harvest season
Boats owned by a resort or recreational camping area (licensed by the Minnesota
Department of Health)
Canoes, kayaks, a ship's lifeboat, seaplanes and rowing shells or sculls
Rowboats with oar locks and an outboard motor rating of less than 40 HP
Boats currently registered in another state and never used in Minnesota for more than
90 consecutive days
A documented vessel (documentation is a process where official papers are issued by
the Coast Guard on boats of 5 net tons or larger)
Boats not previously issued a title from another jurisdiction
16 feet or less in length.
T or F: Boat owners must keep the boat title or ownership in a safe place. - correct
answer True
Successful registration results in a license certificate, physical boat numbers and a
decal. Boat numbers must: - correct answer Be affixed on both sides of the bow reading
from left to right
Be block letters, 3 inches high and contrasting with the color of your boat
Letters must be separated from the numbers by a 3-inch space.
T or F: The decal which is provided to you by the DNR should be displayed on both
sides of the boat towards the stern within 4 inches of the numbers. - correct answer
True
T or F: Make sure all boats are properly marked and documented. It's important to keep
your license with the boat - be particularly aware when transferring ownership of your
boat. - correct answer True
Children under 10 years old must be wearing a lifejacket at all times except for - correct
answer Children who are below the top deck or in an enclosed cabin.
Children on board passenger boats being operated by a licensed captain.
Children on a boat that is anchored for the purpose of swimming or diving.
It is illegal for boat engines or motors to: - correct answer Emit noise levels greater than
84 dba when measured from a distance of 50 feet, and 86 dba in a stationary test, if the
watercraft was manufactured prior to January 1, 1982.
Emit noise levels greater than 82 dba when measured from a distance of 50 feet, and
84 dba in a stationary test, if the watercraft was manufactured on or after January 1,
1982.
T or F: In Minnesota, toilets on board watercraft must be no-discharge devices. Waste
must be retained on board for proper disposal after returning to shore. - correct answer
True
