Exempts law enforcement and fire department vessel operators from certain state vessel laws during emergency responses.
The bill amends the navigation law to exempt operators of law enforcement and fire department vessels from certain state laws regulating vessel movement on navigable waters when responding to emergencies. This exemption applies when audible signals are sounded and a lighted lamp is displayed. The exemption does not relieve operators from the duty to operate vessels safely or from consequences of reckless disregard for safety. The changes take effect immediately.
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