New York regulations

9 NYCRR 451.2

Executive Department

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Boating safety certificate or exemption required

Boating safety certificate or exemption required

Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021

Register checked through Jul 29, 2026

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Executive Department
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Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through
July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Jun 6, 2026
(a)An operator of a vessel or a PWC must comply with safe boating principles.
(b)A youth who is at least 10 but less than 18 years old must not operate a vessel without adult supervision unless the youth has obtained and is carrying a boating safety certificate or exemption.
(c)A person who is at least 14 years old must not operate a PWC without obtaining and carrying a boating safety certificate or exemption.
(d)A youth who is less than 14 years old must not operate a PWC without supervision by an adult who has obtained and is carrying a boating safety certificate or exemption.

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