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History
- Committed to rules
- Amended on third reading 789a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.69
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.488
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Relates to liability insurance rate reductions upon completion of a boating safety course or an advanced boating safety course
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Fred Thiele
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Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law and the insurance law, in relation to insurance rate reductions upon completion of a boating safety course or an advanced boating safety course
Purpose
To provide for boating liability insurance reductions for those who take boater safety courses.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends section 78-a of the Navigation Law by providing the authority for insurance carriers to grant rate reductions with the approval of the Department of Financial Services for boat owners who complete a boating safety course or an advanced boating safety course.
Section 2 amends the Insurance Law by adding a new section 2336-b providing that rate schedules submitted to the Commissioner for boat liability insurance shall provide for an appropriate reduction in premium charges, as described in Section 78-a of the Navigation Law, for insured owners who successfully complete a boating safety course or an advanced boating course. This legislation would not apply to those cases in which mandatory courses are taken in response to boating infractions.
Defines the following terms for the purpose of this section: (1) "boat"; (2) "boating safety course" or "advanced boating safety course" and (3)"boating safety certificate".
Once approved by the Superintendent, an insurer may upon submission of a completion certificate by an insured, provide an actuarially appropriate reduction of the premium for such insured's yacht or boating liability insurance.
The Superintendent may establish, by rule or otherwise, standards or guidelines to be used upon the review of the proposed boating safety course or an advanced boating safety course.
Section 3. Effective Date
Justification
Owning and operating a pleasure boat can provide many hours of enjoyment and summertime pleasure. However, there are many perils and responsibilities which arise when a boat leaves the dock not only from the elements but also from other water craft. There are rules and basic procedures which boat operators should know and observe. This bill would provide an incentive to learn and follow those safety rules and procedures by giving owners who complete a boating safety course or an advanced boating safety courses a reduction in boating liability insurance.
Legislative history
2013-14: S.2022/A.1930 2012:S.7855
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law; provided, however, that effective immediately, any actions necessary to be taken for the implementation of provisions of this act on its effective ate are authorized and directed to be completed on or before such effective date.
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