N.J. Admin. Code § 13:82-1.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 13:82-1.13 - Riders

(a) The operator of a vessel shall not allow any person to ride in any position that would endanger life or limb nor allow passengers or cargo in excess of the maximum capacity stated on the manufacturer's or U.S. Coast Guard capacity label.

1. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, any position where the person may be in danger of falling overboard.

2. This prohibition excludes all positions which may be necessary for the operation or safety of the vessel.

3. For purposes of this section, waterskiers as defined at N.J.A.C. 13:82-3.1 shall be included in the number of persons in the vessel.

(b) 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).

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:82-1.13

Amended by R.2004 d.318, effective 8/16/2004 (operative October 1, 2004).
See: 36 N.J.R. 1174(a), 36 N.J.R. 3886(a).
In (a), deleted "power" preceding "vessel" in the introductory paragraph.
Amended by R.2010 d.031, effective 3/1/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 3033(a), 42 N.J.R. 636(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), deleted "unduly" preceding "endanger" and substituted "capacity" for "information"; in (a)1, deleted "grave" preceding "danger"; and added (a)3.

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