N.J. Admin. Code § 13:61-3.5 - Application procedure

(a) An application requesting to utilize the New Jersey State Power Vessel (Non-Personal Watercraft) Pre-Rental Instruction Course, shall be completed by the owner or representative of the boat rental company that will be providing pre-rental instruction to boat rental customers, who are over 18 years of age and do not possess a boater safety card. A letter of approval shall be issued, and the course will be valid for three years from the date of issuance.

(b) An application for approval or reapproval of a Pre-Rental Instruction Course shall be submitted to MSBCourseAdmins@njsp.gov pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7-61.b(4) at least 60 days prior to commencement of expiration of the current approval, as applicable.

(c) An application for approval shall consist of and be submitted in the following manner:

1. A completed New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau New Jersey State Power Vessel (Non-Personal Watercraft) Pre-Rental Course Instructor Application signed by the owner or representative of the boat rental company;

2. A written outline, teaching guide, and full course text containing the minimum requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:61-3.3(a), which may be compiled by the owner or representative of the boat rental company or a commercially available product;

3. Any visual and/or audio learning aid(s) that is/are to be utilized while administering a pre-rental boat safety course. This shall include, but is not limited to, instructional videos, slide presentations, computer programs, and online interactive course materials, etc.;

4. Proof that the applicant or the applicant's chief executive officer, president, or individual of equal authority of the power vessel rental business has experience in the operation of power vessels and has completed a boat safety course approved by the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police; and

5. Signed acknowledgement from the owner or representative of the power vessel rental business that all employees of the rental business who are designated to provide the pre-rental instructions, must also hold a valid New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate, and have experience operating the vessel being rented.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 13:61-3.5

Adopted by 57 N.J.R. 462(c), effective 3/3/2025