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NJ A1498
Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill affords emergency personnel certain exceptions under the law while operating a personal water craft, often referred to as a jet ski, in performance of official duties. Under current law, jet ski operators are prohibited from exceeding minimum headway speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, buoys or signs that mark the boundaries of a swimming area, any person in the water, or residential dwelling units. Jet ski operators are also prohibited from operating the vessel in manner that makes it airborne within 100 feet of another vessel. This bill waives these requirements for any law enforcement officer, a member of a fire department, a member of a State, county or municipal beach patrol, or emergency medical services personnel who are operating a jet ski while in actual performance of their official duties.
AI Summary
This bill establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel, such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, while operating personal watercraft (often referred to as jet skis) in the performance of their official duties. Under current law, jet ski operators are prohibited from exceeding minimum headway speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, buoys or signs that mark the boundaries of a swimming area, any person in the water, or residential dwelling units, as well as from operating the vessel in a manner that makes it airborne within 100 feet of another vessel. This bill waives these requirements for emergency personnel who are operating a jet ski while in actual performance of their official duties.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1498 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1500/1498_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1500/1498_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1498_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1498_I1.PDF |
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