New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 82 - BOATING REGULATIONS
Subchapter 8 - REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Section 13:82-8.9 - Operation of vessel; certificate
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:82-8.9
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(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.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. New Jersey may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
