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877-791-8076 / StoberLaw.com
Getting ready to put
your boat in the water this spring? As
you prep your boat for the season, don’t forget to brush up on New York State’s
legal requirements. New York introduced
few new laws and programs to improve boating safety this year.
Effective May 1st,
all individuals born on or after 5/1/96 are required to successfully complete
an approved course in boater education before operating a motorboat. NYS Parks, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and
the U.S. Power Squadron all offer approved courses. However, children need to be 10 years of age
or older to qualify for the course.
Also new this year, anyone
who completes the New York Safe Boating Course can opt to have an anchor
displayed on their driver’s license, non-driver ID, or learner’s permit. The advantage of this program is that you
will no longer need to carry your boating safety certificate with you when
boating, as long as you have your ID with you.
These laws signed by
the Governor supersede all local laws and ordinances with respect to motorboat
education requirements. We encourage you
to learn more about boating safety and New York State’s legal requirements on
the New York State Park website.
Law Offices
of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced in all aspects of boating law.
Our experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long
Island’s premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by
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