N.J. Admin. Code § 13:82-3.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:82-3.15 - Seven Presidents Park, Long Branch, Monmouth County

(a) Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, no person shall operate a personal watercraft, power vessel, or any other type of vessel (hereinafter referred to as "watercraft") on waters within the boundaries of Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park designated as bathing, surfing, or boogie board use areas. Those watercraft entering and exiting the ocean shall utilize the boat launch area and watercraft access lane as designated on site, and shall maintain a speed no faster than that which is necessary to safely navigate the surf until clear of the watercraft access area. The riding of waves by personal watercraft within the watercraft access lane is prohibited.

(b) After Labor Day and before Memorial Day weekend, personal watercraft may utilize the boat launch area to ride waves, except as provided at N.J.S.A. 12:7-63. Power vessels shall give right of way to sailboats when required by the International Steering and Navigation Rules, Rule 18. A copy of the rule may be obtained from the State Police.

(c) The boat launch area is defined by two jetties: the northern jetty is 900 feet south of the park's northern boundary and contains a storm drain outfall; the southern jetty is located approximately 1,300 feet south of the park's northern boundary.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:82-3.15

Amended by R.1999 d.127, effective 4/19/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 113(a), 31 New Jersey Register 1069(a).
Rewrote (a); and added (b) and (c).

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 2137(a), effective 10/2/2023