N.J. Admin. Code § 13:82-8.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:82-8.9 - Operation of vessel; certificate

(a) Except for vessels that are not required to be numbered pursuant to the New Jersey Boat Act of 1962 as amended, no person shall operate or use a vessel upon the waters of the State unless such vessel has on board:

1. A valid registration certificate or temporary registration certificate for that vessel; or

2. A copy of the lease or rental agreement, signed by the owner or his or her authorized representative and by the person leasing or renting the vessel, which agreement contains at least:

i. The vessel number that appears on the registration certificate; and

ii. The period of time for which the vessel is leased or rented.

(b) In addition to any other requirement, whenever a vessel is in operation, the registration certificate, lease, or rental agreement shall be presented to any Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer at his or her request.

(c) No person shall use or operate a vessel to which this section applies unless the required registration certificate or rental agreement is carried on board in such a manner that it can be handed to the inspecting person.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:82-8.9

Amended by R.1999 d.127, effective 4/19/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 113(a), 31 New Jersey Register 1069(a).
In (c), substituted "shall" for "may" following "person".

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