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NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-23.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-23.3 - Sales regulated

12:7-23.3. Sales regulated  A person shall not sell or offer for sale in this State any power vessel which is not equipped with a muffler or muffler system in good working order, or which does not comply with specifications for mufflers or muffler systems as may be required by the rules and regulations adopted by the Boat Regulation Commission established pursuant to section 14 of P.L. 1962, c. 73 (C. 12:7-34.49). The Boat Regulation Commission may by rule or regulation exempt from the requirements of this section certain types of power vessels designed and constructed solely for participation in racing events.  L. 1987, c. 269, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-23.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-23.4 - Racing exemption

12:7-23.4. Racing exemption  The provisions of this act shall not apply to power vessels registered and actually participating in racing events, or tuneup periods for racing events, when authorized by the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety or by any other public authority with the approval of the Division of State Police.  L. 1987, c. 269, s. 4.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-23.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-23.5 - Violations, penalties

12:7-23.5. Violations, penalties  5. A person who violates any provision of this act or any regulation adopted pursuant to this act is subject to a fine of not less than $100 for the first offense, $300 for the second offense, and $500 for the third and each subsequent offense. L.1987,c.269,s.5; amended 1995,c.401,s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-23.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-23.6 - Fines to State

12:7-23.6. Fines to State  Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:46-4 or any other provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, all fines imposed and collected pursuant to this act shall be remitted to the State Treasurer by the court imposing and collecting the fines and shall become part of the General Fund of the State.  L. 1987, c. 269, s. 6.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.35 - Repeal

12:7-34.35. Repeal  Sections 12:7-1 to 12:7-34 inclusive of the Revised Statutes are hereby repealed. L.1954, c. 236, p. 880, s. 35, eff. Dec. 8, 1954.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.36 - Short title

12:7-34.36. Short title  This act may be cited as the "New Jersey Boat Act of 1962." L.1962, c. 73, s. 1. Amended by L.1965, c. 206, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.38 - Numbering of vessels required; exemptions

12:7-34.38. Numbering of vessels required; exemptions  3. Except as herein otherwise provided, every vessel which is upon the waters of this State shall be numbered in accordance with the provisions of this act, and no person shall operate or give permission to operate any vessel on such waters unless it is so numbered. A vessel shall not be required to be numbered under this act if it is: (a) A documented vessel; (b) Being legally operated and meets all current requirements pursuant to applicable federal law or a federally-approved numbering system of another state; provided that such vessel shall not have been within this State for a period in excess of 180 consecutive days, unless it is in New Jersey for the purpose of wet or dry storage, or for repairs, in which case the actual time for said storage or repair shall not be counted as included within the 180 days aforesaid; provided, however, that a vessel shall be considered to be based within this State if its owner owns, maintains, leases, or rents space in this State for its storage, mooring, or servicing on other than a transient basis; (c) From a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this State; (d) A public vessel of the United States, a state or subdivision or agency thereof; (e) A ship's lifeboat; (f) Any vessel used exclusively for racing while actually competing in or tuning up for an authorized race held under the auspices of a duly incorporated yacht club or racing association in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Division of State Police and pursuant to a permit duly issued by that division; (g) A sailboat or vessel, except for power vessels, used exclusively on small lakes and ponds wholly within private lands; (h) A non-motorized, inflatable surfboard, racing shell, rowing scull, tender for direct transportation between a vessel and the shore and for no other purpose (dinghy), or vessel, except power vessels, of 12 feet or less in length; (i) A canoe or kayak; or (j) A sailboat of 12 feet or less in length. A sailboat shall be required to be numbered under this act if it is any class of one-design sailboat, in excess of 12 feet in length, which is temporarily or permanently equipped with power installed either inboard or outboard. L.1962,c.73,s.3; amended 1965,c.206,s.4; 1980,c.97,s.2; 1985,c.56,s.1; 1995,c.401,s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.39 - Application for vessel number; certificate; display.

12:7-34.39 Application for vessel number; certificate; display.  4. (a) The owner of a vessel required to be numbered in this State shall file an application with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission on forms approved by it. The application shall be signed by the owner and shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by this act for such vessel. Upon receipt of the application in the approved form and the prescribed fee, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall enter the same upon the records of its office and issue to the applicant a pocket-size, laminated or otherwise water resistant certificate of number, which shall state the name and address of the owner, a description of the vessel, its use, and the number assigned. (b) Except as provided herein, the certificate of number shall be available at all times for inspection on the vessel for which issued whenever such vessel is in operation. The certificate of number for vessels less than 26 feet in length and leased or rented to another for the latter's noncommercial use of less than 24 hours may be retained on shore by the vessel's owner or his representative at the place from which the vessel departs or returns to the possession of the owner or his representative; provided such substitute as the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission may prescribe by regulation is carried on board. (c) The number assigned to a vessel shall be displayed on each side of the bow thereof, as prescribed by regulations of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, using letters and numerals not less than three inches in height; except that this provision shall not apply to a one-design class racing sailboat, without power installed either inboard or outboard, which is required to be numbered under section 3 of P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.38). No other number shall be displayed on the bow. (d) No application for a vessel number shall be approved if the applicant or owner has been found to have violated section 3 of P.L.1975, c.369 (C.12:7C-9) or subsection b. of section 10 of P.L.1975, c.369 (C.12:7C-16), until the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has been notified by the appropriate municipality or harbor commission that all outstanding charges for vessel removal, storage, and destruction costs have been satisfied. L.1962, c.73, s.4; amended 1980, c.97, s.3; 1985, c.56, s.2; 1995, c.401, s.21; 2008, c.52, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.40 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.40 - Rules, regulations concerning numbering system

12:7-34.40. Rules, regulations concerning numbering system  5. The division shall make and promulgate rules and regulations concerning the numbering system to be used, which system shall conform as near as possible with any over-all system of identification numbering for vessels which is being used by the United States Government or its agencies. Such rules and regulations shall go into effect immediately upon promulgation. L.1962,c.73,s.5; amended 1980,c.97,s.4; 1995,c.401,s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.41 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.41 - Recording of vessel description, number

12:7-34.41. Recording of vessel description, number  6. The owner of any vessel identified by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to a then operative federal law or federally-approved numbering system of another State shall record with the division the vessel's description and number prior to using such vessel upon the waters of this State in excess of the 180-day reciprocity period provided for in section 3 of P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.38). Such recording shall be in the same manner and pursuant to the same procedure prescribed in section 4 of P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.39) except that no additional or substitute number shall be assigned. L.1962,c.73,s.6; amended 1980,c.97,s.5; 1995,c.401,s.23.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.44 - Misstatements in application for numbering

12:7-34.44. Misstatements in application for numbering  No person shall make any misstatement of fact in an application for the numbering of a vessel or give a fictitious name or address. L.1962, c. 73, s. 9, eff. June 11, 1962. Amended by L.1980, c. 97, s. 6, eff. July 1, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.44a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.44a - Documented vessel; certificate of registration

12:7-34.44a. Documented vessel; certificate of registration  10. (a) For the purposes of P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.36 et seq.), a documented vessel is based within this State if its owner owns, maintains, leases or rents space in this State for its storage, mooring or servicing on other than a transient basis. (b) The owner of a documented vessel of 500 gross tons or less based in this State shall file an application for the registration of such vessel with the division on forms approved by it. The application shall be signed by the owner and shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed herein for the vessel. Upon receipt of the application in the approved form and the prescribed fee, the division shall enter the same upon the records of its office and issue to the applicant a pocket-size, laminated or otherwise water resistant certificate of registration which shall state the name and address of the owner, a description of the vessel, and its use. (c) The certificate of registration shall be available at all times for inspection on the vessel for which issued whenever the vessel is in operation. (d) The fees for the initial registration of a documented vessel and for each renewal thereof, shall be based on the length of the vessel and shall be the same as provided for in section 12 of P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.47) for other vessels of the same length. L.1980,c.97,s.10; amended 1995,c.401, s.24.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.45 - Change of address of owner; status of vessel

12:7-34.45. Change of address of owner; status of vessel  10. (a) Whenever the owner of a vessel numbered pursuant to P.L.1962, c.73 (C.12:7-34.36 et seq.) changes his address from that shown on his certificate of number, he shall, within one week thereof, notify the division, in writing, of his new address. The division may provide, by regulation, for showing the new address by the alteration of the certificate or for its surrender and replacement by a corrected certificate. (b) Whenever a vessel numbered under this act is sold, transferred, lost, destroyed or abandoned, the owner of record shall, within one week thereof, notify the division in writing of the change in the status of the vessel. The division may, by regulation, also require the surrender of the certificate of number, if it was not destroyed by the occurrence. L.1962,c.73,s.10; amended 1995,c.401,s.25.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.46 - Accidents involving vessels.

12:7-34.46 Accidents involving vessels.  11. (a) Whenever any vessel upon the waters of this State is involved in an accident, it shall be the duty of the operator, so far as he can do so without serious danger to his own passengers, guests, crew, himself or his vessel, to render to all other persons affected by the accident such assistance as may be necessary in order to save them from or to minimize any danger caused by the accident. He shall also give his name, address, and identifying information regarding his vessel to any person injured and to the owner of any property damaged in the accident. Any person who shall violate this subsection shall be fined not less than $200 or more than $400, or be imprisoned for a period of not more than 30 days, or both, for the first offense, and for a subsequent offense, shall be fined not less than $400 or more than $600, or be imprisoned for a period of not less than 30 days or more than 90 days, or both. (b) Whenever an accident involves any vessel subject to this act and results in the death, disappearance, or injury of any person, or in property damage in excess of the federal standard for filing an accident report as established pursuant to 33 C.F.R. s.173.55, the operator or operators thereof shall file, with the Division of State Police, a full description of the accident, including such information as that division may, by regulation, require within the times specified in subsection (c) of this section. The Superintendent of State Police shall notify operators, in a manner deemed appropriate, of a change in the federal standard for filing an accident report. (c) A boating accident that occurs on the waters of this State shall be reported to the Division of State Police by the quickest means of communication possible, if the accident has caused the death or the disappearance of any person; any other reportable boating accident that may result in personal injury or property damage shall be reported within 10 days to the Division of State Police. (d) The report of a boating accident herein required to be made by the operator of the vessel involved in the boating accident shall not, during any judicial proceeding, be referred to in any way; it shall not be subject to subpoena nor admissible as evidence in any proceeding. Subject to these restrictions, information contained in a boating accident report and any statistical information based thereon will be made available upon request for official purposes to the United States Coast Guard or any federal agency successor thereto. L.1962, c.73, s.11; amended 1995, c.401, s.26; 2005, c.292, s.3; 2014, c.17, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47 - Fees

12:7-34.47 Fees  12. The fees for the initial numbering of all vessels and for each renewal of the certificate of number issued thereto, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be: (a) For all vessels less than 16 feet,$12 per year; 16 feet or more but less than 26 feet, $28 per year; 26 feet or more but less than 40 feet, $52 per year; 40 feet or more but less than 65 feet, $80 per year; 65 feet or more, $250 per year. The revenue derived from the increase, pursuant to the amendatory provisions of section 12 of P.L.2002, c.34, in the amount of the fees imposed under this subsection shall be deposited into the "Maritime Industry Fund" established pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2001, c.429 (C.27:1A-82), as follows: in fiscal year 2003, 50% of the revenue derived from the increase in fees, in fiscal year 2004, 75% of the revenue derived from the increase in fees; and in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, 100% of the revenue derived from the increase in fees. (b) (Deleted by amendment.) (c) Special numbers including up to three duplicates thereof and up to four sets of temporary numbers bearing a number corresponding to the special number, shall be assigned to boat dealers and manufacturers, as provided for under rules and regulations to be promulgated by the division, and such numbers shall be displayed temporarily upon boats being tested, demonstrated, photographed or transported, said display to be as prescribed in the rules and regulations aforementioned. For each such special number so assigned the fee shall be $75 for one year. (d) A fee shall not be charged for the numbering of any marine equipment operated and maintained by the State of New Jersey; a county; a municipality; a volunteer first aid, rescue, or emergency squad; a search and rescue unit established within a fire district created pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-70; or a volunteer fire company created pursuant to N.J.S.40A:14-70.1. This subsection shall apply only to marine equipment which is used exclusively in the performance of the prescribed duties of the governmental entities and organizations described above. L.1962,c.73,s.12;amended 1965, c.206, s.5; 1972, c.50, s.1; 1980, c.97, s.7; 1995, c.401, s.27; 2002, c.34, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47a (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47a - Tax exemption certificate, necessity

12:7-34.47a. Tax exemption certificate, necessity  6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) hereof, the owner of every power vessel required to be numbered pursuant to this act shall and the owner of every documented power vessel of 500 gross tons or less which is based within this State may annually apply to the division for a tax exemption certificate for the power vessel and pay the fee for such certificate in this act prescribed, which fee shall be in lieu of any assessment or personal property tax imposed by the laws of this State; (b) The owners of power vessels used solely for their pleasure and recreation shall not be subject to the requirements of subsection (a) hereof and need not apply for a tax exemption certificate. L.1965,c.206,s.6; amended 1995,c.401,s.28.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47b (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47b - Documented power vessel based within state

12:7-34.47b. Documented power vessel based within state  For the purposes of this act a documented power vessel is based within this State if its owner owns, maintains, leases or rents space in this State for its storage, mooring or servicing on other than a transient basis. L.1965, c. 206, s. 7, eff. Dec. 21, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47c (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47c - Application procedure for exemption certificate

12:7-34.47c. Application procedure for exemption certificate  8. (a) Applications for the issuance of a tax exemption certificate shall be made to the division on forms prescribed and supplied by it. Upon application and payment of the fees prescribed, the director shall provide suitable evidence of compliance with this act which shall be displayed in or on each power vessel in a manner to be provided by regulations of the director. (b) Application for a tax exemption certificate for the tax year 1966 and all subsequent tax years shall be filed with the division on or before June 1 of the tax year or within 30 days of the purchase or acquisition of the power vessel, whichever date is the later. L.1965,c.206,s.8; amended 1995,c.401,s.29.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47d (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47d - Fee for certificate

12:7-34.47d. Fee for certificate  A fee of $1.00 shall be charged and collected for the issuance of a tax exemption certificate for each vessel and for the annual renewal of said certificate  L.1965, c. 206, s. 9, eff. Dec. 21, 1965. Amended by L.1972, c. 50, s. 2; L.1980, c. 97, s. 11, eff. July 1, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47e (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47e - Director authorized to utilize machine records facilities

12:7-34.47e. Director authorized to utilize machine records facilities  10. The director is authorized to utilize the machine records facilities of other State agencies in the administration of this act. L.1965,c.206,s.10; amended 1995,c.401,s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47f (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47f - Governmental fee exception

12:7-34.47f. Governmental fee exception  11. The director shall issue a tax exemption certificate, without fee, for any power vessel owned, or leased by, the State, a county or municipality or by any instrumentality thereof or by any agency or authority created by this State or by compact between this and any other State or States. L.1965,c.206,s.11; amended 1995,c.401,s.31.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47g (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47g - Charitable organization fee exception

12:7-34.47g. Charitable organization fee exception  12. The director shall issue a tax exemption certificate, without fee, for any power vessel owned by associations or corporations organized exclusively for charitable purposes. L.1965,c.206,s.12; amended 1995,c.401,s.32.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47i (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47i - Taxation of power vessels being held for sale

12:7-34.47i. Taxation of power vessels being held for sale  Nothing contained herein shall be construed as exempting from personal property taxation power vessels which are being held for sale by a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer of such vessels. L.1965, c. 206, s. 14, eff. Dec. 21, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47j (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47j - Rules, regulations

12:7-34.47j. Rules, regulations  15. The director is authorized to issue rules and regulations necessary for the administration and enforcement of the tax exemption certificate provisions of this act, including, but not limited to the establishment of a schedule for the initial issuance of said certificate. L.1965,c.206,s.15; amended 1995,c.401,s.33.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47k (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47k - Duration of previously issued certificates of number

12:7-34.47k. Duration of previously issued certificates of number  Certificates of number heretofore issued shall remain valid for the period for which issued without payment of additional fee. L.1965, c. 206, s. 16, eff. Dec. 21, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 12:7-34.47l (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12 - Commerce and Navigation|Section 12:7-34.47l - Effective date; applicability; construction

12:7-34.47l. Effective date; applicability; construction  This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to the tax year 1966 and thereafter. Nothing contained herein shall be construed so as to relieve any person of any property taxes due and payable in the tax year 19 65 or in prior years. L.1965, c. 206, s. 17, eff. Dec. 21, 1965.