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NJ S188
NJ S188Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.
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Introduced
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 operating personal watercraft (often referred to as jet skis) while providing rescue services. Under current law, jet ski operators are prohibited from exceeding minimum headway speed within 100 feet of the shoreline, buoys or signs marking swimming areas, any person in the water, or residential dwelling units. They are also prohibited from operating the vessel in a way that makes it airborne within 100 feet of another vessel. This bill waives these requirements for law enforcement officers, firefighters, beach patrol members, and emergency medical services personnel who are operating a jet ski while performing their official duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/188_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/188_I1.PDF |
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