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NJ S162
Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 theboundaries 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, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, beach patrol members, and emergency medical personnel, to operate personal watercraft (commonly known as jet skis) while performing official duties. Under current law, jet ski operators are prohibited from exceeding minimum headway speed and making the vessel airborne within 100 feet of certain areas, such as the shoreline, swimming areas, and residential dwellings. This bill waives these requirements for emergency personnel when they are operating jet skis during the actual performance of their official duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S162 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S0500/162_I1.HTM |
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