Crime & Safety
Safety Certificates Mandatory Under Brianna's Law For Motorboats
NY accepts the safety certificates of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the US Power Squadron classes. Online Boating Safety courses are
available. Here are two online courses listed on the NYS website. https://www.boatsmartexam.com/...https://www.americasboatingcou...
NY Dept of Parks and Recreation lists the new law's requirements
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Under Brianna's Law, all Motorboat operators:
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1993 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2020.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2023.
- Born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2024.
- All motor boat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025.
- Personal Watercraft
Anyone operating a JetSkiâ„¢ or Wave Runnerâ„¢, must have a boating safety certificate, and be at least 14 years of age or older.
- Operators of sailboats, kayaks, standup paddleboards, rowboats,
canoes and any other watercraft without a motor are not required to have a boating safety certificate to be on the water. It is advised that all people who will b on the local waters take a safety course . - "Anyone successfully completing the New York Safe Boating Course or
approved online boating safety course may opt to have their driver's license, non-driver ID, or learner's permit indicate completion of the course. A small anchor icon will be placed on your DMV document, attesting that you have earned a New York State boating safety certificate.https://parks.ny.gov/recreatio...