N.J. Admin. Code § 13:61-3.4 - Proof of completion

(a) The boat rental business shall maintain a written record of all individuals who receive approved pre-rental instruction provided by that business. The original, completed, proof of completion shall be maintained as a record by the boat rental company for at least three years from the date that the renter completed the approved pre-rental instruction. The proof of completion may take the form of a rental agreement or may be a separate document. If the information required to be captured on the proof of completion is captured on the rental agreement, and a separate proof of completion is not issued to the renter, the rental agreement shall be considered to be the proof of completion and would therefore be subject to all of the requirements that the proof of completion is subject to.

(b) A copy of the completed proof of completion shall be provided to the renter, by the boat rental company and shall serve as evidence that the renter has received approved pre-rental instruction.

(c) The proof of completion will permit the individual to operate the rented power vessel, which is not a personal watercraft, for the duration of the rental period, as specified on the rental agreement. The renter shall, at all times while operating the vessel, have the proof of completion in their possession.

(d) At such time that the power vessel is returned to the rental business, the proof of completion will be considered void and the renters copy shall be collected by the boat rental business and retained on file for at least three years.

(e) In all cases, pre-rental instruction shall be completed prior to the renter operating the rented vessel.

(f) The proof of completion shall contain at least the following information:

1. The full name, address, date of birth, age and telephone number of the renter;

2. The date and time of rental, specifying the duration of the rental period;

3. The name and address of the boat rental business;

4. The name of the owner or principal officer of the boat rental business;

5. The name and signature of the supervisor who provides approved pre-rental instruction and demonstration;

6. A description of the rented vessel, including registration number, length, horsepower, color and maximum capacities;

7. The statement "I acknowledge that I have received adequate instruction in the operation of the rented vessel, and I feel confident in my abilities to operate the vessel safely"; and

8. The signature of the renter.

(g) The proof of completion shall be subject to inspection by the Marine Services Bureau during normal business hours.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 13:61-3.4