(a) The marine safety enforcement officer course shall
consist of the following instruction topics:
(1) provisions of the Texas Water Safety Act, Parks
and Wildlife Code, Chapter 31;
(2) navigation rules;
(3) United States Coast Guard rules applicable to state
waters;
(4) boater education requirements; and
(5) the reporting requirements of §55.806 of this
title (relating to Reporting Requirements).
(b) The marine safety enforcement officer course is
successfully completed when a peace officer has:
(1) attended the prescribed instruction by a department-certified
marine safety enforcement officer instructor or department-approved
online instruction provider; and
(2) passed the department approved marine safety enforcement
officer examination.
(c) Upon completion of a course, the instructor or
online provider shall submit appropriate course completion documentation
to the department and TCOLE.
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