NY S07677

Removes age restriction (born on or after May 1, 1996) for boating safety certificate requirement, making the requirement apply to all vessel operators.

Requires all operators of mechanically propelled vessels to be at least 10 years old and hold a boating safety certificate issued upon completion of an in-classroom boating safety course approved by the commissioner.

Eliminates provisions allowing operators under 18 years old to operate vessels with adult supervision without a certificate, and removes the 120-day grace period for new vessel owners.

Specifies that boating safety courses must be in-classroom instruction (removes authorization for internet-based courses) and that certificates cannot be altered.

Eliminates fees for boating safety certificates for persons under 18 years of age, though instruction fees may still apply except when provided by the state office.