New Law for Safer Boating

Under a new law, known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators will need a boating safety certificate. If you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1993, you will need the certificate to operate a motorized vessel effective immediately. If you were born in 1988, you will need the certificate by 2022. If you were born in 1983, you will need it by 2023. And if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1978, you will need the certificate by 2024. All operators will have to have the certificate after 2025. Please view more information about these new requirements by visiting the NY Parks and Recreation website.

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