12:7-34.53. Construction of chapter 7 of title 12; special rules, regulations
18. No provision of chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Revised Statutes shall be construed to prevent the adoption of any ordinance or local law relating to operation and equipment of vessels the provisions of which are identical to the provisions of chapter 7 of Title 12, amendments thereto or regulations issued thereunder: Provided, that such ordinance or local laws shall be operative only so long as and to the extent that they continue to be identical to provisions of chapter 7 of Title 12, amendments thereto or regulations issued thereunder.
(a) Any subdivision of this State may, at any time, but only after public notice, make formal application to the commission for special rules and regulations with reference to the operation of vessels on any waters within its territorial limits and shall set forth herein the reasons which make such special rules and regulations necessary or appropriate.
(b) The commission is hereby authorized to make, adopt and promulgate special rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, with reference to the operation of vessels on the waters of this State within the territorial limits of any subdivision of this State.
L.1962,c.73,s.18; amended 1995,c.401,s.35.