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To obtain the safety card, operators must complete a boater education course that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). The How To Boat Smart program is nationally recognized and NASBLA–approved. By completing a boating safety course, you will be able to have a safer, more enjoyable time on the water. Many insurance companies offera discount for successful completion.  \nNow!  \nFlorida boaters have three ways to become certified in  \n1.  \nOver the Internet …  \nLearn what you need to be a safe boat operator online! The complete course with exciting visuals awaits you on the Net. Interactive animations help you learn and retain information on boating safely in Florida. Successfully complete the online test and you will receive a State of Florida boating safety identification card by mail. There is a nominal fee for online certification.  \n[Start today at](Start today at www.Boat-Ed.com/florida)[ www.Boat-Ed.com/florida](Start today at www.Boat-Ed.com/florida)  \n3.  \nBy correspondence …  \nStudy at home with the How to Boat Smart manual. Then take the certification exam at home and mail it to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for grading and certification.  \nPick up a manual at your local tax collector’s office  \nA HAndbook  \nof boAting LAws And ResponsibiLities  \nFree publication provided by the Florida Fish and  \nWildlife Conservation Commission  \nPublished by Boat Ed, a division of Kalkomey Enterprises, Inc., 14086 Proton Road, Dallas, TX 75244, 214-351-0461. Printed in the U.S.A.  \nCopyright © 2011 by Boat Ed. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any process without permission in writing from Boat Ed. 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. Boat Ed is not responsible or liable for any claims, liabilities, damages, or other adverse effects or consequences to any person or property caused or alleged to becaused directly or indirectly from the application or use of the information contained in this publication. 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