Safety Certificates Mandatory Under Brianna's Law For Motorboats

Commack NY

10 July, 2021

9:06 AM

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available. Here are two online courses listed on the NYS website. https://www.boatsmartexam.com/...https://www.americasboatingcou... NY Dept of Parks and Recreation lists the new law's requirements https://parks.ny.gov/recreatio... Under Brianna's Law, all Motorboat operators: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1993 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2020.Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022.Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2023.Born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024.All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025.Personal Watercraft Anyone operating a JetSki™ or Wave Runner™, must have a boating safety certificate, and be at least 14 years of age or older. Operators of sailboats, kayaks, standup paddleboards, rowboats, canoes and any other watercraft without a motor are not required to have a boating safety certificate to be on the water. It is advised that all people who will b on the local waters take a safety course ."Anyone successfully completing the New York Safe Boating Course or approved online boating safety course may opt to have their driver's license, non-driver ID, or learner's permit indicate completion of the course. A small anchor icon will be placed on your DMV document, attesting that you have earned a New York State boating safety certificate.https://parks.ny.gov/recreatio...