New Jersey Mandatory Boating Education Law




Legislation was passed on January 9, 2006 and signed by Governor Codey that requires all boaters to pass a boating safety course. The boating law, P.L. 2005 C.292 (A2624 - 4R), applies to all people 16 years or older who operate registered vessels above 12 feet that are defined as power vessels. This includes PWCs. Mandatory testing phases in by age through June 1, 2009.

Details of the new law.

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