If you are a Tennessean (or from any other state) who operates a boat in the state of Alabama, there is a new law coming you need to know about. Effective October 1, 2024, non-residents of Alabama will be required to have either (A) a valid boater safety certification or vessel operator’s certification issued in your home state, or (B) a Nonresident Alabama Boater Safety Certification under the same terms and conditions as Alabama residents.