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Here are the age requirements for operating a snowmobile:

Age Certificate Required? Exceptions
Born before January 1, 1985 No None
Born on or after January 1, 1985, and 12 years of age or older Yes No certificate is required for persons operating on lands owned or leased by the operator’s parent or guardian. This does not include land leased by an organization of which the operator or the operator’s parents or guardians are members.
Under 12 years of age No A parent, guardian, or person 18 years old or older must accompany the child on the same snowmobile when operating on public areas.

No certificate or accompanying adult is required for persons operating on lands owned or leased by the operator’s parent or guardian. This does not include land leased by an organization of which the operator or the operator’s parents or guardians are members.
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