Brianna’s Law, named after Brianna Lieneck, an 11-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a boating accident in 2005, is a significant piece of legislation in New York State. Let me break it down for you:
Purpose: Brianna’s Law aims to enhance boater safety by requiring education and certification for powerboat operators.
Boater Safety Course Requirement:
Technically, no license is required to operate a boat for recreational purposes in New York State.
However, all power boaters, including those operating sailing vessels with auxiliary power, must complete a boater safety course.