Final answer:
In North Carolina, PWC operators aged 14 to 16 must complete a NASBLA-approved boating education course and be supervised by an adult in compliance with education requirements. Those 16 and older born after January 1, 1988, must also complete an approved course to operate a PWC.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to North Carolina law, all operators of Personal Watercraft (PWC) who are at least 14 years of age but less than 16 years old must be in compliance with certain education requirements. These individuals must complete a boating education course that meets the standards set by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). In addition, operators 16 years of age or older who are born on or after January 1, 1988, must complete an approved boating education course to operate a PWC on North Carolina waters. Supervision is also required for operators who are 14 or 15 years old; they must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) who is in compliance with the state's boating education requirements, or they must be riding on a PWC that is owned by their parents or legal guardians.