AZ SB1433

Requires motorized watercraft operators on Arizona public waters to complete an approved boating safety education course or pass an equivalency exam and obtain a certificate.

Implements a phased compliance timeline: persons under 20 must comply within one year, persons under 30 within two years, and persons 30 and older within three years of the effective date.

Allows exemptions from the certificate requirement for: U.S. Coast Guard licensed vessel operators, Canadian marine certificate holders, temporary 60-day permits for new watercraft, rental agreement authorized operators, non-residents on public waters for 60 days or less, and persons undergoing supervised training.

Establishes penalties for violations including class 3 misdemeanor charges for forging or falsifying certificates, petty offense for operating without proper documentation, and authorizes courts to suspend fines if operators complete safety courses or prohibit operation until certification is obtained.

Requires watercraft rental and lease businesses to verify operators meet requirements, list authorized operators on agreements, provide safety instruction summaries, and may use a safety checklist requiring operator acknowledgment before departure.