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Amend CSHB 1395 as follows:
(1)  Strike page 1, line 20, through page 2, line 5 and substitute the following:
(5)  if the operator is under 13 [16] years of age unless the operator is supervised by another person who:
(A)  is at least 18 years of age;
(B)  can lawfully operate the watercraft; and
(C)  is on board the watercraft when under way[, unless the operator:
[(A)     is accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age; or
[(B)     is at least 13 years of age and has successfully completed a boating safety course prescribed and approved by the department];
(2)  Strike page 2, line 26, through page 3, line 2 and substitute the following:
(1)  is at least 18 years of age;
(2)  can lawfully operate the motorboat; and
(3)  is on board the motorboat when under way [and has successfully passed a boating safety course prescribed and approved by the department].