A 1234 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes certain exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft while providing rescue services.

This bill creates exceptions for emergency personnel operating personal watercraft (like jet skis) during rescue operations. It waives existing restrictions that normally prohibit such vessels from operating within 100 feet of shorelines, swimming areas, people in the water, or residential properties, or from becoming airborne near other vessels. The exception applies specifically to law enforcement officers, firefighters, beach patrol members, and certified emergency medical personnel while performing official duties. This change allows these responders to use personal watercraft more effectively during water-based emergencies without violating standard safety rules.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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