[First Reprint]

ASSEMBLY, No. 1586

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 22, 1996

 

 

By Assemblyman BAGGER

 

 

An Act concerning the operation of vessels on the waters of this State and supplementing P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.36 et seq.).

 

    Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

 

    1. 1[Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary,] a. Every person who operates a vessel on the waters of this State with1 a child 12 years of age or under on board 1[a vessel operating on the waters of this State shall at all times] shall have the child1 wear 1at all times1 a 1properly fitted1 United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device whenever the vessel is underway.

    1b. Any person guilty of violating this act shall be fined not less than $25 or more than $50.1

 

    2. The 1[department] Boat Regulation Commission1 shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt any rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.

 

    3. This act shall take effect immediately.

 

 

                             

Requires children age 12 and under to wear life jackets while on board vessels.