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The Act was named in memory of three Alabama children—Lauren Archer, age 4, and Katey and Ashleigh Roberson, ages 5 and 9, who were tragically killed in boating accidents in 1993. Their deaths and a crusade by their families led to the passage of the Act, which has been widely acclaimed as a national model for boating safety law.  \nThis manual is designed to assist you in achieving two primary objectives: (1) to help you qualify for Alabama boat operator’s certification and (2) to help you become a better informed and safer operator. The information contained in this manual is not intended to be an official legal reference for all boating laws and regulations. It is intended to explain in common language those laws, regulations, and boating practices you will need most often. In addition, the procedure for obtaining your boat operator’s certification is discussed.  \nMarine Patrol troopers patrol our waterways to make your boating experience safe and pleasant. Cooperate with them while operating your boat by following the suggestions outlined in this manual as well as the rules of common courtesy.  \nSincerely,  \nMajor Walter S. Thompson, Chief Marine Patrol Division  \nCopyright © 2017 Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC and its divisions and partners, [www.kalkomey.com](www.kalkomey.com)  \nCERTIFICATION MANUAL  \nSponsored by  \nALEA Marine Patrol Division  \nP.O. Box 304115 Montgomery, AL 36130 334-517-2950  \nMajor Walter S. Thompson, Chief  \nPublished by Boat Ed®, a division of Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC, 14086 Proton Road, Dallas, TX 75244, 214-351-0461. Printed in the U.S.A.  \nCopyright © 2003–2017 by Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any process without permission in writing from Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC. Effort has been made to make this publication as complete and accurate as possible. All references contained in this publication have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims, liabilities, damages, or other adverse effects or consequences to any person or  \nproperty caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly from the application or use of the information contained in this publication. P0515   \n[www.kalkomey.com](www.kalkomey.com)  \nThe ALEA Marine Patrol Division does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, or disability in its hiring or employment practices nor in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities.  \nCopyright © 2017 Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC and its divisions and partners, [www.kalkomey.com](www.kalkomey.com)  \nHow to Use This Manual  \nEvery person who operates a motorized vessel on Alabama’s waterways must have obtained Alabama boater safety certification. You may obtain Alabama boater safety certification by showing valid proof of passing an approved boating safety course (see page 14) or by passing a certification exam given by the Alabama Department of Public Safety Driver’s License Division. This manual is designed to prepare you to take the certification exam given by the Alabama Department of Public Safety Driver’s License Division.  \nTake the Department of Public Safety Driver’s License Division Certification Exam  \nIf you choose to obtain your Alabama boater safety certification by taking the exam given by the Alabama Department of Public Safety Driver’s License Division, you should:  \n1. Study this manual to prepare for the exam.  \n2. 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