New Jersey § 12:7-83
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-83, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:7-83.
a. A person whose privilege, including any license or numbering, to operate a power
vessel or a vessel that is 12 feet or greater in length has been suspended, revoked
or prohibited shall not operate such a vessel on the waters of this State. b. A person violating subsection a. of this section shall be subject to the following
penalties: (1) upon conviction for a first offense, a fine of $500; (2) upon conviction for a second offense, a fine of $750 and a term of imprisonment
not to exceed five days; (3) upon conviction for a third offense and each subsequent offense, a fine of $1,000
and a term of imprisonment not to exceed 10 days. c. In addition to the penalties prescribed in subsection b. of this section, a court
shall suspend or extend the suspension of the operating privileges, for a period not
to exceed six months, of a person who violates subsection a. of this section. d. In addition to the penalties prescribed in subsections b. and c. of this section,
a court may impose a term of imprisonment not to exceed 45 days, if while operating
a vessel in violation of subsection a. of this section a person causes an accident
resulting in personal injury to another person. e. In addition to the penalties prescribed in subsections b., c. and d. of this section,
any person violating subsection a. of this section while under a suspension issued
pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1952, c. 157 ( C. 12:7-46 ) upon conviction shall be fined $500, shall have his privilege to operate a vessel
suspended for an additional period of not less than one year nor more than two years,
and may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 90 days. f. Any period of suspension imposed by a court under this section that would continue
beyond September 30 of any calendar year shall be interrupted on that date and shall
be completed after April 30 of the following year.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:7-83
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:7-83 cover?
Section 12:7-83 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.
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