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NY S05752
Bill
Status
6/3/2009
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Klein
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AI Summary
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Requires all persons born on or after January 1, 1992 operating a mechanically propelled vessel to hold a boating safety certificate issued by the commissioner, United States Power Squadrons, or United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
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Allows operators under age 18 to operate vessels if accompanied by an adult (age 18+) who holds a boating safety certificate or is exempt from the requirement
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Permits new vessel owners to operate without a boating safety certificate for up to 90 days from the date of purchase
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Allows liveries to rent mechanically propelled vessels (except personal watercraft or specialty prop-craft) to adults without certificates if the livery operator demonstrates vessel operation and safety equipment, operator demonstrates competency, and rental does not exceed 60 days
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Exempts boating safety instructors, US Power Squadrons and Coast Guard Auxiliary members, public vessel license holders, law enforcement, fire and rescue personnel, lifeguards, and USCG or Canadian Coast Guard licensed operators from certificate requirements
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Requires comprehensive boating safety educational programs for all boat operators, not just youth
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Effective date: January 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Requires boating safety certificates of all persons operating a mechanically propelled vessel; provides exception in the case of new owners and certain renters; provides for a phase in period and penalties for violations.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 5752D
6/24/2010