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real estate brokers, the department investigates consumer complaints for fraudulent acts and works with the Attorney General to prosecute those violating the law. In 2006, the staff of the Yacht and Ship Broker Licensing program began to develop a new license examination with the help of subject matter experts in the department and from the yacht broker industry. In early 2007, the department began using the new exam as a pilot to receive preliminary feedback. After some fine tuning, the new exam was rolled out for permanent use in mid-2007.

Personal Watercraft (PWC) classes are held for law enforcement. Marine patrol officers operate PWCs as a means of patrol and search and rescue.

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50 Years: The Department of Boating and Waterways, 1957 to 2007