With the arrival of spring, it's time to prepare for a safe and enjoyable 2023 boating season. All motorboat operators, regardless of age, will need a boating safety certificate in NY State beginning in 2025. Known as Brianna’s Law, after Brianna Lieneck, an 11-year-old Long Island girl who was tragically killed in a 2005 boating accident, the measure provides for a five-year, phase in plan.
Who needs a boating safety certificate?
Motorboats
Under the new law, all motorboat operators:
- 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 motorboat operators regardless of age will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025
Personal Watercraft
- Anyone operating a Personal Watercraft (JetSki™, Wave Runner™, etc.) must have a boating safety certificate and be at least 14 years of age or older.
Boaters may take approved courses either in person or online. For course information, frequently asked questions, as well as a digital copy of the 2023 Boaters Guide visit: https://parks.ny.gov/
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