12:7-61.2 Written test in lieu of boat safety course for experienced boaters.

8. a. The Superintendent of State Police shall develop, and the superintendent, or a designee, shall administer, a written test for experienced boaters which shall be issued in lieu of completing the boat safety course required pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1987, c.453 (C.12:7-61). The superintendent shall determine the criteria that shall be met for a person to qualify as an "experienced boater" pursuant to subsection d. of this section. When developing the written test, the superintendent shall consult with groups concerned with the nationwide standardization of such tests. Upon successful completion of the test, the person shall be given a certificate which shall fulfill the certificate requirement under subsection d. of section 2 of P.L.1987, c.453 (C.12:7-61) and shall be required to be in the person's possession as provided in that section. A person may only take one test pursuant to this subsection.

b. A person who takes a test pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall pay a fee as determined by the superintendent to defray the costs of developing and administering the test and issuing certificates to persons who successfully complete the test.

c. In addition to all other penalties provided by law, a person who provides false information on an application for a written test issued pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall be subject to a fine of $100.

d. The superintendent shall determine the qualifications for application and all other requirements under this section.

e. The superintendent shall be exempt from the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), in performing the requirements of this section.

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