U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Office of Government Affairs

State of NJ

New Jersey

Area Coordinator:

Stu Soffer, N-LAE

State Liaison:

1SR Agostino Formato

5NR Barbara Gilbert

 

Boating Law Administrator

State Website

New Jersey State Police

Legislation Website

Coast Guard Auxiliary District:  1NR and 5NR

Coast Guard District:  1st and 5th

 

Second Quarter Report, 2009:

 

The following legislation is in committee:

 

Assembly 3129:  Gives Judges discretion to revoke boating privileges for third or subsequent drunk driving offense.

 

Assembly 3260 and Senate 2301:  Enhances penalties for leaving the scene of a boating accident.

 

Senate 1889:  Creates exception to operator age for power boat operation conducted during authorized race.

 

Assembly 3047 and Senate 2030:  Prohibits towing and transportation of boats during emergency evacuations. (received a 2nd reading in the Senate)