Child under 12 required to wear personal flotation device on vessel underway

N.J. Stat. § 12:7-47.1
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1. a. Every person who operates a vessel on the waters of this State with a child 12 years of age or under on board shall have the child wear at all times a properly fitted United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device whenever the vessel is underway. b. Any person guilty of violating this act shall be fined not less than $25 or more than $50. c. The operator of a vessel shall not be guilty of a violation of this act if a United States Coast Guard flotation device of a size to properly fit the child is not commercially available. L.1999,c.161,s.1.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-activity/statutesFetched: 10/17/2026

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