[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Brigantine 5-18-1994
by Ord. No. 13-1994. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The rules and regulations attached to this chapter and specifically
made a part hereof by this reference shall be placed into full force and effect
and must be obeyed by any and all individuals operating or otherwise associated
with personal watercraft use in, on and around the waters, bays and beaches
of the City of Brigantine.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said rules and regulations are on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
Each personal watercraft transported onto the beach in the City of Brigantine
for launching therefrom must acquire a permit from the City of Brigantine.
Each application for a permit shall include the name, address and telephone
number of the owner of the personal watercraft and have attached a copy of
the face sheet of the insurance policy showing proof of insurance. All such
applications shall contain a provision which shall have the applicant indemnify
and hold the City harmless regarding any property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
[Amended 4-15-1998 by Ord.
No. 3-1998]
Each personal watercraft owner or operator, in order to receive a permit
pursuant to this chapter, shall provide, with any application therefor, proof
of liability insurance for said personal watercraft in the amount of $500,000.
The City shall be named as an additional insured on all such insurance policies.
Upon applying for and being approved for a permit, each owner or operator
shall be issued a numbered permit capable of being placed on said personal
watercraft. Said permit shall be placed and kept on said personal watercraft
in a clearly visible area of said personal watercraft.
If this chapter is violated, the operator and/or owner of the personal
watercraft associated with said violation shall be liable.
Any person(s) who violates this chapter shall be subject to a fine of
up to $1,000, jail time of up to 90 days, and/or community service of up to
90 days, as determined by the Municipal Court Judge. In addition, the Municipal
Court Judge may revoke a permit issued to any individual or entity who violates
this chapter.
[Added 4-16-1997 by Ord.
No. 7-1997]
Nothing contained in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant
to this chapter or in this chapter itself shall in any way take precedence
over the laws of the State of New Jersey dealing with personal watercraft,
particularly N.J.S.A. 12:7-62 et seq. If any inconsistency is present concerning
this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated thereto and the state
statutes as set forth above, the state statutes shall rule and prevail.
