AZ SB1322

Requires persons operating motorized watercraft on public waters to obtain a boating education safety certificate by completing an approved course or passing an equivalency exam, with phased implementation based on age (under 20 within one year, under 30 within two years, age 30+ within three years of the effective date).

Exempts from certification requirements: persons with U.S. Coast Guard vessel operator licenses or Canadian marine certificates, those with temporary 60-day permits for new or transferred watercraft, non-residents visiting for 60 days or less who meet their home state requirements, and persons under supervised training.

Prohibits persons under 12 years of age from operating motorized watercraft unless accompanied and directly supervised by someone at least 18 years old who also meets all certification requirements.

Makes failure to present certification evidence a petty offense, with violations classified as class 3 misdemeanor for forging or misusing certificates, and permits courts to suspend fines or prohibit operation until completing the safety course.

Requires motorized watercraft rental and lease businesses to verify renters meet certification requirements, are at least 18 years old, list authorized operators on rental agreements, and provide safety instruction summaries before departure.