b'C E R T I F I C AT E & E D U C AT I O Nadditional information regarding the Safe Water Skiingbe used for many of the DEEP products available for online Endorsement and the online course. purchasing and/or reprinting. The Boating Division strongly recommends that you create Equivalency Examination an account and obtain a Conservation ID number before The DEEPs Equivalency Examination is a multiple choicestarting any boating certification course.test designed for the experienced boater to qualify for aTo create an account and obtain your Conservation ID Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. However, thenumber go to https://ct.aspirafocus.com/InternetSales/exam may only be attempted once and the DEEP recommends that all boaters take a class to ensure they are up-to-date withTo obtain a boating certificatecurrent boating laws.Take an approved boating safety course. You will need to How do I apply? Examinations are offered only by theprovide your instructor/course provider with your Conservation DEEP. Applications to register for the examination are availableID number, name (as it was entered when registering for a on the DEEP website or by calling the DEEP Boating Division.Conservation ID), and birth date.The examination fee is $75.00. About three days after successfully completing your course, log back onto the Online Sportsmen Licensing System and Purchasing or Printing Duplicate a Boatingfollow the instructions to purchase your certificate. Currently Certificate (SBC or CPWO) there is a onetime fee of $50 for a boating certificate.Connecticut Boating Certificates are now part of the Online Print your certificate, which is your official document.Sportsmen Licensing system. Boaters will use this system After signing it, you must carry it whenever you operate your to purchase or reprint their certificates.If you are new tovessel.DEEP Sportsmen Licensing, you will be given a Connecticut You can reprint your certificate at any time by logging back Conservation ID number during the registration process. Thisinto the system or by visiting a participating license vendor.ID number is a unique number that is assigned to you and willNew for 2020- Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp- Public Act No. 19-190 Effective January 1, 2020- An Aquatic Invasive Species fee will be added to Connecticut vessel registrations and boaters with out of state registrations must obtain an AIS Stamp prior to boating in inland waters. What is the AIS Stamp? A $5 fee, as indicated on Connecticut vessel registration renewals, to fund invasive species grant projects. The registration validation decal will serve as your AIS stamp.Do out of state registered vessels need an AIS Stamp?Anyone intending to operate an out of state registered vessel, on inland waters, must purchase an annual Invasive Species Stamp. Invasive Species Stamps may be purchased through the Sportsmen Licensing System- www.ct.aspirafocus.com/InternetSales/Sales.While on inland Connecticut waters, you are required to carry this document on the vessel.What does this fee go towards? Collected funds will go into the Connecticut Lakes, Rivers, and Ponds Preservation account. These funds will be used for projects involving the restoration and rehabilitation of lakes, ponds, and rivers, treatment to control AIS and cyanobnacteria, and education and outreach programs to promote AIS awareness and in Connecticut lakes, rivers and ponds.What other ways can I contribute? -Follow the Clean, Drain, Dry method, as described on page 52, whenever you are boating.For more information about the AIS Stamp or invasive species, visit www.ct.gov/deep/invasivespecies 2020 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE13'