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NY S07867
Bill
Status
11/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Eric Adams
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AI Summary
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Expands boating safety certificate requirements to all persons operating mechanically propelled vessels, with exemptions for certified instructors, coast guard/power squadron members, law enforcement, and certain other personnel.
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Establishes occupancy limitations on vessels by requiring operators to not exceed manufacturer recommendations and display maximum occupancy signs with certified first responder contact information.
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Requires event organizers hosting five or more vessels on state navigable waters to obtain permits from local municipalities, which must notify certified first responders of the event.
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Creates the Boating Safety Fund through fees of $50 for instruction courses and $25 for boating safety certificates, with revenues directed to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for summer youth recreational activities.
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Modifies boating safety education to apply to all boat operators rather than only youth, and allows new vessel owners a 90-day grace period to operate without a boating safety certificate.
Legislative Description
Enacts "Victoria's law" to promote boater safety; requires all persons operating a mechanically propelled vessel to be a holder of a boating safety certificate; establishes the boating safety fund to promote summer activities for children.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
11/14/2012