NJ State Police Marine Services Bureau reminding people of two new boating regulations
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau is reminding everyone of two new boating regulations added for the 2024 boating season.
New Regulation 13:82-1.13 Riders
The owner or certified operator of a personal watercraft (PWC) shall not allow any person or persons to ride between the certified operator and the steering controls of the personal watercraft (PWC).
New Regulation 13:82-3.1 Waterskiing and Wake Surfing
All power vessels (including vessel, towline, and skier) conducting waterskiing operations, including wake surfing, shall, while underway, keep at least 200 feet distant from any wharf, marina, dock, pier, bridge structure, abutment, persons in the water, other vessels, any shore, approved aid to navigation, or mooring, except specifically provided otherwise in this chapter.
For more information, visit nj.gov/njsp/marine-services/index.shtml
