(FOX 9) - A new law beginning on July 1 will affect who is allowed to legally drive on the water in Minnesota, and officials with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want to ensure you’re aware before the new rules begin over the holiday weekend.

New Minnesota boating law

What we know:

The new rules will first apply to anyone 21 years old and younger – requiring them to obtain a watercraft operator's permit to legally drive on the water. The DNR says the requirement will gradually apply to older age groups over the next three years, with full enforcement for all residents beginning in 2028.

To obtain the permit, a person is required to go to a DNR website and pay a $34.95 one-time fee, then pass an online exam – all of which is estimated to take about three to four hours. T

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