New Jersey § 12:7-82
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-82, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:7-82.
a. A court may revoke or suspend the privilege of a person to operate a power vessel
if that person has been convicted of homicide in connection with the operation of
a motor vehicle or of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating
liquor or a narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit producing drug. b. A court may revoke or suspend the privilege of a person to operate a power vessel
if that person has been charged with a homicide in connection with the operation of
a motor vehicle or of operating a vessel or motor vehicle while under the influence
of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit producing drug, pending
disposition of that charge, or for any other violation of any of the provisions of
chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Revised Statutes or of any rule or regulation prescribed
thereunder by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission or the commission. c. A court shall revoke or suspend the privilege of a person to operate a power vessel
if that person has been charged with or convicted of homicide in connection with the
operation of a vessel. d. When a person's privilege to operate a power vessel is revoked or suspended, that
person shall have an opportunity to be heard. Attendance of witnesses to such hearing may be compelled by subpoena. e. Failure of the licensee or any other person possessing the license card to deliver
the same to the suspending or revoking court, or the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission if so ordered, shall constitute a violation. A court that suspends or revokes a license shall promptly place the license card
in the custody of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission , except when the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall otherwise direct. f. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall have the exclusive power to restore a person's privilege to operate a power
vessel and may restore that privilege after the person pays to the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission a $100 restoration fee. Unless otherwise specified, whenever a license is revoked pursuant to this section
a new license shall not be issued to the person whose license is revoked for at least
six months after the date of such revocation, as determined by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission . g. The court may revoke or suspend the privilege of a person to operate a power vessel
if that person 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 ), and all outstanding charges for vessel removal, storage, and destruction costs
have not been satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:7-82
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-82 cover?
Section 12:7-82 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 12:7-82?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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