New Jersey § 12:7b-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12:7b-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12:7b-1.
Every rowboat, canoe, sailboat or craft propelled by hand or foot, operating on any
fresh water lake lying wholly within the State and having a total area of not less
than 3 1 / 2 square miles, shall from sunset to sunrise carry and display lights when under way
or at anchor as follows: (a) a bright white light aft to show all around the horizon
visible at a distance of at least 2 miles; and (b) in addition, if 26 feet or over
in length, on the starboard (right side) a green light and on the port (left side)
a red light both so constructed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon
of 10 points of the compass visible at a distance of at least 1 mile, so fixed as
to throw the light from right ahead to 2 points abaft the beam, and fitted with inboard
screens of sufficient length and height to prevent such lights from being visible
across the bow.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12:7b-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12:7b-1 cover?
Section 12:7b-1 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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