On January 9, 2006 then Governor Codey signed into law Bill A2604.  Better know as the New Jersey mandatory boating education law.  In plain English, this law states the following:

People born after Dec. 31, 1978 must take the course immediately.

People born after Dec. 31, 1968 must take the course before June 1, 2006

People born after Dec. 31, 1958 must take the course before June 1, 2007

People born after Dec. 31, 1948 must take the course before June 1, 2008

All others must take the course before June 1, 2009

Please click here for a Q & A on the new state law. (pdf)

Please click here to see the text of the text of the  law. (pdf) 

Please click here to read the article that appeared in the Star Ledger. (pdf) 

Please click here to read a document to find out what to do if you took a course, but have lost your license or need proof of taking the course. (pdf)

Please click here to read a document to find out what the NJSP test out option means. (pdf)

New Jersey State Police - Marine Services Bureau - FAQ's