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NY S07831
Bill
Status
8/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Charles Fuschillo
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AI Summary
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Lower the minimum age for independent operation of mechanically propelled vessels from 18 years to 10 years old, with age-based restrictions and boating safety certificate requirements
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Require persons ages 10-13 to operate vessels only when accompanied by an 18+ year old holding a boating safety certificate; persons 14-17 may operate unaccompanied only with a certificate and between sunrise and sunset; persons 18+ must hold a certificate
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Expand boating safety education programs to train all boat operators rather than only youth, and establish temporary certificates for vessel renters and written test alternatives for experienced operators over 18
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Require vessel owners to present proof of holding a boating safety certificate at time of vessel registration, re-registration, or change of ownership
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Implement phased compliance timeline: 180 days for persons under 18; one year for new adult operators; two years for existing adult vessel registrants
Legislative Description
Requires all persons who operate a mechanically propelled vessel to hold a boating safety certificate; requires the department of parks, recreation and historic preservation, in conjunction with the department of motor vehicles, to conduct a twenty-four month focused public information session campaign to make the public aware of changes to the boating safety certificate requirements.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/3/2012